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Demographic Analysis of Garden Manor: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Asian Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Garden Manor, a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population constituted 76% of residents. The neighborhood has experienced significant changes in population and median income over the past decade. Garden Manor has seen an increase in its Asian population in recent years, indicating potential diversification within this predominantly white area.
From 2013 to 2022, Garden Manor maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population fluctuated between 71% and 87% over the decade. The Hispanic population decreased from 13% in 2013 to 5% in 2016, then returned to 13% by 2022. The Black population declined from 10% in 2013 to 0% by 2020 and remained at that level. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2017 to 9% in 2022. These changes suggest a transition from a more diverse community in 2013 towards increased homogeneity by 2016, followed by a gradual return to moderate diversity in recent years.
The median income in Garden Manor has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2015, there was a sharp decline from $45,861 to $35,431. From 2015 to 2019, there was a steady increase to $59,491. From 2019 to 2022, there were slight fluctuations, ending at $57,902 in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of lowest diversity coincided with the lowest median incomes. As the community began to diversify again, particularly with the growth of the Asian population, median incomes rose significantly.
Population trends in Garden Manor have been dynamic, ranging from a high of 448 in 2013 to a low of 287 in 2018-2019, before rebounding to 363 in 2022. The population decline from 2013 to 2015 coincided with the sharpest drop in median income, possibly indicating an outmigration of higher-income residents during this period.
The trends observed in Garden Manor reflect some broader patterns seen in many American communities. The increasing Asian population aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The variability in the Hispanic population percentage might reflect broader patterns of Hispanic migration and settlement in Florida and other parts of the country. The significant swings in median income over a relatively short period could be indicative of broader economic shifts, such as recovery from the 2008 financial crisis or impacts of changing local industries. The complete disappearance of the Black population from the neighborhood raises questions about potential gentrification or other socio-economic factors causing displacement.
Garden Manor has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. While maintaining its status as a White Majority, Low Diversity community, it has experienced shifts towards increased diversity in recent years, particularly with the growth of its Asian population. These changes have coincided with overall economic improvement, suggesting a complex interplay between racial composition, income levels, and community development in this St. Petersburg neighborhood.
