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Davis Island: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood in Tampa
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Davis Island, a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a White Majority. In 2022, 83% of its population identified as white. The area has a median income of $105,990 in 2022, which is above the national average. Davis Island is a man-made community created in the 1920s as a resort-style area and is now home to Tampa General Hospital and upscale residences.
Over the past decade, Davis Island has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has remained above 75% throughout the period, ranging from 77% in 2017 to 84% in 2020 and 2021. There have been subtle shifts in other racial categories. The Hispanic population increased from 9% in 2013 to 17% in 2017, before stabilizing around 10-11% in recent years. The Asian population has fluctuated between 0-3% over the years.
An increase in individuals identifying as two or more races has been observed, growing from 0% in 2018 to 5% in 2022. This may indicate a slow shift towards a more diverse community, although still within a predominantly white neighborhood.
The median income in Davis Island has fluctuated over the past decade. It started at $115,385 in 2013, reached $141,515 in 2021, and dropped to $105,990 in 2022. These fluctuations do not strongly correlate with demographic shifts. The population has grown slightly from 4,734 in 2013 to 5,346 in 2022.
Davis Island's demographic composition contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, which have been experiencing increasing diversity. The neighborhood shows signs of slow diversification, particularly with the growth in multiracial identification, but remains less diverse than many comparable urban neighborhoods.
The area's consistently high median income places it above the national median household income. This economic status likely contributes to the stability of its demographic composition, as high property values may limit accessibility for more diverse populations.
Davis Island shows signs of incremental change towards greater diversity but remains a predominantly white, affluent enclave within Tampa. The slow pace of demographic change, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggests a community that is gradually evolving while maintaining its core characteristics. Future years will reveal whether the recent trends towards slightly increased diversity will continue or if the neighborhood will maintain its current demographic profile.
