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Demographic Analysis of Harbour Inlet: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harbour Inlet, a neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, 93% of the population identifies as white, with a median household income of $121,988. This coastal neighborhood is situated near Port Everglades, a major cruise port.
Over the past decade, Harbour Inlet has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 85% throughout this period. There are indications of a slowly emerging Transitional Community, particularly in the Hispanic population.
The Hispanic population in Harbour Inlet has increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 9% in 2021. This trend suggests a gradual diversification, although the community remains predominantly white. The appearance of a small percentage (1%) of residents identifying as two or more races in recent years further supports this transitional trend.
The median household income in Harbour Inlet has increased from $85,877 in 2013 to $121,988 in 2022, representing a 42% increase. This income growth correlates with the maintained white majority status. As the median income increased, the population of the neighborhood decreased from 1,027 in 2013 to 817 in 2022. This inverse relationship between population and income may indicate a trend of gentrification.
The demographic composition of Harbour Inlet differs from broader trends in Fort Lauderdale and Florida. Fort Lauderdale's population is approximately 47% White, 31% Black, and 18% Hispanic, according to 2020 census data. The median household income in Harbour Inlet ($121,988 in 2022) is higher than Fort Lauderdale ($64,313 as of 2021) and Florida ($57,703 as of 2021).
The slow increase in Hispanic residents in Harbour Inlet aligns with broader trends in Florida, where the Hispanic population has been growing. However, the pace of diversification in Harbour Inlet is slower than in surrounding areas. Harbour Inlet shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood that has largely resisted broader demographic shifts. The economic trends suggest ongoing gentrification, which may continue to influence the neighborhood's demographic composition in the future.
