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Morgan Hill’s Diverse Community Morgan Hill shares the rich blend of cultures and ethnic diversity of Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area. Morgan Hill’s approximately 45,000 residents are 44.1% White, 34.7% Hispanic, 15.8% Asian, and 5.4% Other. 20.2% of all residents are foreign-born, and 82.1% speak a foreign language. Morgan Hill, like the rest of Silicon Valley, is seeing demographical changes in the population, with Hispanic/Latinx and Asian residents growing at a faster rate than other demographics. In 2021, the City approved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan to be a more inclusive and welcoming community. The City also embarked on a Morgan Hill Together campaign to promote engagement, trust, and inclusiveness through listening and working together. The Morgan Hill Together campaign outreach efforts identified that members of the Spanish-speaking community do not have a strong sense of belonging. BUILDING TRUST AND A STRONG SOCIAL FABRIC BELONGING

Together, we will partner and plan for our future, ensuring that we preserve the uniqueness of our town, which we all know and love. Together with purpose, trust, and values, we will improve our engagement and work to listen and represent our community.

BUILDING TRUST AND A STRONG SOCIAL FABRIC BELONGING:

Together, we will celebrate our diverse, interwoven tapestry of culture and ethnicities.

2023 Community Survey In late 2023, the City conducted a community survey entitled “ I BELONG / YO PERTENEZCO .” The survey was conducted in English and Spanish with specific outreach to connect with Spanish-speaking residents. Overall, this survey showed that the majority of respondents trusted the City and had a sense of belonging and a feeling of safety. For all respondents, Housing was the number one worry. However, there were some notable discrepancies in income, education, and areas of worry between those who responded to the English survey and those who responded to the Spanish survey. Highlights of the survey include:

71% of English speakers have at least a 4-year college degree, while 60% of Spanish speakers have only a High School Diploma/GED. 60% of English speakers make $100,000 or more, while 50% of Spanish speakers make less than $35,000. While the number one worry for all respondents was Housing, English speakers’ second concerns are childcare and healthcare. In comparison, the Spanish speakers’ second concerns are securing jobs, food and access to education.

Results from 2023 I BELONG / YO PERTENEZCO Survey

of Spanish speakers do NOT feel confident in getting and keeping a job

of Spanish speakers worry about NOT having enough food

of Spanish speakers make less than $35,000

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