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San Anselmo: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood with Evolving Racial Demographics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
San Anselmo, a neighborhood in San Bernardino, California, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 7,318 and a median income of $92,763. San Anselmo has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, nearly doubling in size since 2010.
Over the past decade, San Anselmo has consistently maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population has remained the dominant group, fluctuating between 66% and 76% of the total population. There have been subtle shifts in other racial demographics. The White population decreased slightly from 18% in 2016-2017 to 14% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 3% in 2013 to 5-7% in recent years. The Black population remained relatively stable, hovering around 7-10% throughout the decade.
The economic landscape of San Anselmo has seen significant improvements over the past decade. Median income has risen from $71,854 in 2013 to $92,763 in 2022, representing a 29% increase. There was a spike in median income to $110,243 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. This upward trend in median income correlates with the increasing population.
The demographic and economic trends in San Anselmo reflect broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States. The growing Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic representation in many communities. The slight increase in Asian population mirrors the general trend of Asian population growth in many urban areas across the country. The significant increase in median income suggests that San Anselmo may be experiencing faster economic growth than many other areas.
San Anselmo represents a Transitional Community, maintaining its Hispanic Majority status while showing signs of increasing diversity and significant economic growth. These changes likely reflect broader urban development trends in San Bernardino and potentially signal ongoing gentrification processes. The neighborhood's evolution over the past decade demonstrates the dynamic nature of urban demographics and economics, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition, population growth, and economic development in American cities.
