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Demographic Analysis of Golden Glades: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Golden Glades, a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,161 and a median income of $36,487. Golden Glades is located near the Golden Glades Interchange, a major highway junction connecting several expressways in Miami-Dade County.
Over the past decade, Golden Glades has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population remained above 80%, with a peak of 93% in 2021. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 6% and 13% over the decade, showing a slight increase in recent years. In 2022, an Asian population (3%) emerged, which had not been present in previous years.
The median income in Golden Glades has shown a general upward trend over the decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2015, there was an initial decline from $28,142 to $26,003. From 2015 to 2021, there was a steady increase to a peak of $42,087. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $36,487.
Population figures have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 1,445 in 2011 to a high of 2,161 in 2022. The recent increase in population from 1,826 in 2021 to 2,161 in 2022 coincides with a slight increase in diversity.
The persistent Black Majority in Golden Glades aligns with broader trends in Miami Gardens, known as one of the largest majority-African American cities in Florida. The recent introduction of Asian residents and the slight increase in Hispanic population may reflect wider demographic shifts in the Miami metropolitan area.
The economic improvements in Golden Glades, particularly the rising median income from 2015 to 2021, may be part of a larger trend of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The slight dip in 2022 could reflect broader economic challenges, such as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or inflationary pressures.
Golden Glades has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, Black Majority community over the past decade. Recent data suggests the potential for incremental changes towards slightly higher diversity. These shifts, coupled with overall positive economic trends, may signal the beginning of a gradual transformation in the neighborhood's demographic and economic landscape.
