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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida, is classified as a "Racial Majority" community with a significant Hispanic population. As of 2022, Hispanics comprise 69% of the population, establishing it as a Hispanic Majority area. The city's median income in 2022 was $45,746, with a population of 39,709 spread over 6.23 square miles.
Over the past decade, Egypt Lake-Leto has undergone a significant demographic transformation. In 2013, the community was classified as a "Majority-Minority" area, with Hispanics forming a plurality at 61% but not an outright majority. By 2019, the Hispanic population reached 66%, transitioning the area into a "Racial Majority" category. This trend continued, with the Hispanic population peaking at 71% in 2021 before slightly decreasing to 69% in 2022.
The white population has steadily declined from 27% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, while the Black and Asian populations have remained relatively stable. This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status, with a clear trend towards increased Hispanic representation.
The demographic changes have coincided with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, median income increased from $41,532 to $45,746, an overall growth of about 10%. This growth was not linear. There was a notable dip in 2015 to $39,637, followed by a steady increase until 2021, reaching $49,030, before declining again in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable over this period, with minor fluctuations, suggesting that the economic changes are more likely tied to broader economic factors and potentially the changing demographic makeup rather than significant population influx or exodus.
The increasing Hispanic population in Egypt Lake-Leto aligns with broader trends in Florida and the United States, where the Hispanic population has been growing. The concentration of Hispanics in this CDP is significantly higher than the state average, indicating a potential cultural enclave or an area particularly attractive to Hispanic residents.
Based on the observed trends, Egypt Lake-Leto will likely continue to be a "Racial Majority" community with a strong Hispanic presence. The slight decrease in Hispanic population from 2021 to 2022 might suggest a stabilization rather than continued growth. It is unlikely to revert to a "Majority-Minority" status in the near future.
Economically, the area may continue to see modest income growth, but the recent decline suggests potential volatility. If the community continues to attract a diverse Hispanic population, including both working-class and professional demographics, it could transition into a "Moderate Diversity" category within the Hispanic community itself, with various Hispanic subgroups representing different socio-economic strata.
Egypt Lake-Leto presents a case study of rapid demographic transition leading to a new racial majority, with economic implications that warrant continued observation and analysis.