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Demographic Analysis of Central Mainland: A Low Diversity, White Majority 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
The Central Mainland neighborhood of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 189 and a median income of $47,151. This coastal community has maintained its small-town characteristics despite being located in a rapidly growing region of Florida.
Over the past decade, Central Mainland has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority area. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the white population consistently above 90%. A noticeable change occurred in 2020, with the white population dropping to 79%, indicating a shift towards Moderate Diversity. This trend continued into 2021, maintaining the 79% white population. In 2022, there was a slight reversal, with the white population increasing to 87%, returning the neighborhood to a Low Diversity classification.
The median income in Central Mainland has fluctuated significantly over the years. From 2013 to 2022, the median income decreased overall from $56,063 to $47,151, a decline of about 16%. The lowest point was in 2016 at $39,552, coinciding with the period of lowest diversity. A notable increase occurred in 2019, reaching $57,948, which aligns with the beginning of the shift towards greater diversity. The most recent years (2020-2022) have seen relatively stable median incomes around $47,000-$50,000.
The population has also seen fluctuations, decreasing from 290 in 2010 to 189 in 2022, a significant drop of about 35%.
The demographic trends in Central Mainland appear to be somewhat at odds with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. have seen steady increases in diversity over the past decade, this neighborhood has maintained a strong White Majority, with only a brief period of increased diversity.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the overall decline in median income, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by small coastal communities. However, the recent stabilization of income levels could indicate a degree of economic resilience.
The significant population decrease is noteworthy and could be attributed to various factors such as changing housing markets, economic opportunities, or potentially environmental concerns related to coastal living.
Central Mainland has experienced some demographic and economic shifts over the past decade, but it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area with a declining population. The brief increase in diversity around 2020-2021 suggests potential for future changes, but as of 2022, the neighborhood appears to be reverting to its historical demographic composition.
