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Demographic Analysis of Avalon Harbor: Predominantly White Neighborhood with Gradual Diversification
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Avalon Harbor, a neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Florida, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a predominantly White population (77% in 2022). The neighborhood has maintained a stable median income over the past decade, ranging from $73,000 to $80,000, indicating an affluent community. Avalon Harbor is known for its waterfront properties and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Over the past decade, Avalon Harbor has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community, with the White population remaining above 75% throughout most of the observed period. The White population has decreased from 86% in 2013 to 77% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant increase, from 7% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, suggesting a potential Transitional Community status. The Black population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 1% to 3% over the decade. The proportion of residents identifying as Two or More Races has increased from 1% to 3%, further contributing to the growing diversity.
The median income in Avalon Harbor has fluctuated over the years but has generally remained high. It peaked in 2018 at $80,070 and reached its lowest point in 2015 at $67,135. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend shows relative stability, with the 2022 median income ($73,540) close to the 2013 figure ($73,877). The stable high income levels may have contributed to the slow pace of demographic change, as property values likely remain high, limiting rapid shifts in the neighborhood's composition. The population has seen a slight decline from 5,791 in 2013 to 5,560 in 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity in Avalon Harbor aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the pace of change is slower than in many other parts of the country, particularly in comparison to rapidly diversifying suburbs in major metropolitan areas. The neighborhood's high median income and slow demographic shifts contrast with national trends of increasing income inequality and rapid demographic changes in many urban and suburban areas. This suggests that Avalon Harbor may be somewhat insulated from broader socioeconomic pressures, possibly due to its desirable location and established community character.
The increasing Hispanic population in Avalon Harbor reflects broader trends in Florida and the nation, where the Hispanic population has been growing significantly. However, the increase here is more gradual, indicating that while the neighborhood is changing, it's doing so at a pace that allows for gradual integration rather than rapid transformation.
While Avalon Harbor remains a predominantly White, affluent community, subtle shifts in its demographic makeup suggest a slow transition towards greater diversity. This gradual change, coupled with stable high incomes, indicates a community that is evolving while maintaining its core economic characteristics. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends accelerate, potentially shifting the neighborhood towards Moderate Diversity, or whether they stabilize, maintaining the current Low Diversity status with slight modifications.
