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Analysis of Demographic and Economic Trends in Lorna Doone, Orlando: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lorna Doone, a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents, who constitute 71% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood has a current population of 761 and a median income of $34,028. Lorna Doone's proximity to Camping World Stadium is noted as a significant feature that may influence the area's economic dynamics and community character.
Over the past decade, Lorna Doone has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." The Black population percentage has decreased slightly from 77% in 2013 to 71% in 2022. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, increasing from 8% in 2013 to a peak of 17% in 2017-2018, before settling at 14% in 2022. The White population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 13% and 19% throughout the decade. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in Lorna Doone has shown significant volatility over the years. It decreased from $31,106 in 2013 to a low of $23,332 in 2015, then experienced a recovery and growth period, reaching a peak of $40,595 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a decline to $34,028. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate somewhat with the demographic shifts. The period of lowest income coincided with a slight increase in the Hispanic population and decrease in the Black population. The years of higher income saw a stabilization of the racial composition, with slight increases in the Black population percentage.
Population trends have also been variable, with the most recent years showing a decrease from 927 in 2020 to 761 in 2022. This population decline coincides with the recent drop in median income, suggesting possible economic challenges in the neighborhood.
The median income in Lorna Doone ($34,028 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition, with a strong Black majority, differs from national averages, where Black residents make up about 13.4% of the population. The economic volatility experienced in Lorna Doone, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many urban communities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lorna Doone has maintained its status as a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood over the past decade. Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations suggest a community in transition. The neighborhood faces economic challenges, as evidenced by its below-average median income and recent population decline. These trends may be influenced by its urban location and proximity to major venues like Camping World Stadium, which could bring both opportunities and challenges to the local community.
