Census Map Shows Neighborhood Growth, Decline

Since the federal government released its 2010 Census data in March, more information is being released about specific areas within each city.

Recent data shows population growth and decline, as well as changes in racial demographics and housing patterns within each city. Residents can see how their neighborhood with a few-mile radius has changed within the last decade.

The New York Times broke down the data by specific tracts within each city in an interactive map on its Web site.

Census results released in March showed that Glendora saw minimal growth within the last decade, growing by just 658 people at 50,073. While those who identified as white remained the largest racial group at 60.9 percent of the population, the Hispanic population showed steady growth, jumping 21.7 percent in 2000 to 27.1 percent in 2010, with 15,348 people.

“We did not expect much growth as we are built out and most of our population has made their home for decades in Glendora,” said City Manager Chris Jeffers in a recent city report. “Still, while Glendora experienced moderate growth, many communities in the County actually experienced reductions.”

Recent data shows that the area west of Glendora into Azusa, bounded by North Barranca Avenue to the east, East Alosta Avenue to the south and Sierra Madre to the north saw the largest gain of residents jumping 15.3 percent since 2000. This area has seen a 5 percent increase of whites, a 21 percent increase of blacks, a 68 percent increase of Hispanics, and an 18 percent increase of Asians.

The areas above West and East Route 66, as well as some areas directly below Route 66 – including the South Hills Park region – were also areas where the city saw increases in residents. Tracts around West Gladstone Street and West Arrow Highway also grew in density.

However, several tracts showed a decrease in numbers, primarily within the white population.

Tracts surrounding East Gladstone Street and East Arrow Highway, and Lone Hill Avenue near Louis A. Pompei Sports Park, saw decreases in residents.

Areas above Sierra Madre Avenue also declined in tract population, seeing an up to 7.6 percent decrease in numbers. Hispanics were the only racial group in this area that grew, gaining 46 percent.

Data also shows most tracts within Glendora saw a more than 40 percent increase in vacant housing units.

To view the New York Times interactive Census 2010 map, click here.