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Population Trends and Density in Alviso Neighborhood, San Jose: 2010-2022
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Population
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Demographics
Population
Population Density
Population data for the Alviso neighborhood in San Jose, California reveals trends from 2010 to 2022. The population increased from 876 residents in 2010 to 1,411 in 2019, a 61% increase. After 2019, the population declined to 1,150 residents by 2022, 31% higher than 2010.
Population density in Alviso increased from 65.97 people per square mile in 2010 to 106.25 in 2019, then decreased to 86.6 in 2022. This density indicates Alviso maintains a sparse, rural character despite being part of San Jose.
Alviso covers approximately 13.28 square miles, based on 2022 population and density data. The estimated 441 housing units for the 2022 population, calculated using the national average household size of 2.61 persons, suggests predominance of single-family homes or low-density housing.
Alviso, a former independent city annexed by San Jose in 1968, is located at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay. Its proximity to wetlands and the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides residents with urban accessibility and natural surroundings.
Population trends may reflect changing preferences for waterfront living, environmental concerns related to sea-level rise, or shifts in local economic factors. The recent population decline could be attributed to housing affordability issues or changes in local employment opportunities.
Despite recent population decrease, Alviso's overall growth since 2010 indicates attraction of new residents over the past decade. The low population density suggests a lifestyle with more space and potentially closer connection to nature compared to more urbanized parts of San Jose.
Alviso presents a case study of a neighborhood maintaining a rural-suburban feel within a major metropolitan area. Its population dynamics reflect both growth and recent contraction, indicating complex factors influencing residential patterns in this part of Silicon Valley.
