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Sycamore Park: A Low Diversity White Majority Neighborhood in Malibu
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Sycamore Park, a neighborhood in Malibu, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 552 and a median income of $116,332. The neighborhood is located near some of Malibu's beaches and is known for attracting surfers and celebrities.
Over the past decade, Sycamore Park has experienced changes in its racial composition while maintaining its White Majority status. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed Moderate Diversity, with 76% White, 12% Asian, and 8% Black populations. By 2022, the community transitioned to Low Diversity, with the White population increasing to 89% and other racial groups decreasing in representation.
Between 2016 and 2019, the Hispanic population in Sycamore Park increased from 8% to 25%, briefly moving the community towards Moderate Diversity. However, this trend reversed, with the Hispanic population declining to 8% by 2022, reinforcing the White Majority status.
The economic landscape of Sycamore Park has shown fluctuations in median income over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $200,000, indicating an affluent community. This high income level persisted through 2014 before decreasing to $141,716 in 2015. Despite some recovery, reaching $192,856 in 2018, the median income has shown a general downward trend, settling at $116,332 in 2022.
The economic changes appear to correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of highest diversity (2017-2019) coincided with some of the highest median income figures. As the community returned to Low Diversity in recent years, there was a corresponding decrease in median income. This suggests that the brief period of increased diversity may have been associated with an influx of high-income residents from various backgrounds.
The demographic trends in Sycamore Park contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas in the United States have experienced growing minority populations and increased racial mixing, Sycamore Park has become less diverse over time.
The economic fluctuations in Sycamore Park, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by high-cost coastal areas in California. However, the median income remains above the national average, indicating the continued affluence of this Malibu neighborhood.
Sycamore Park presents a case of a high-income, predominantly White community that has not followed the national trend towards increased diversity. Its evolution over the past decade demonstrates the relationship between demographic composition and economic factors in shaping neighborhood dynamics, particularly in prestigious coastal locations.
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