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Demographic Analysis of Holly Oaks: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Holly Oaks, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, is characterized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 68% of residents, with Hispanic (15%), Asian (7%), and Black (6%) populations also present. The neighborhood's median income of $62,381 in 2022 indicates a middle-class demographic. Holly Oaks has experienced notable changes in both population and income over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Holly Oaks has maintained its "White Majority" status while trending towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a 74% white population. By 2022, it had transitioned to "Moderate Diversity," with significant increases in Hispanic and Asian populations. The Hispanic population grew from 8% in 2013 to 20% in 2021, before settling at 15% in 2022, suggesting Holly Oaks may be a "Transitional Community." The Asian population has fluctuated, ranging from 0% in earlier years to 10% in 2016, settling at 7% in 2022.
The median income in Holly Oaks has shown considerable volatility, fluctuating between $59,251 (2016) and $82,437 (2021) from 2013 to 2022. The significant increase in 2021 coincided with the peak in Hispanic population (20%). As the community has become more diverse, there hasn't been a clear trend in median income, suggesting that increasing diversity hasn't led to significant economic stratification. Population figures have also varied, with a low of 1,637 in 2014 and a high of 2,334 in 2019. The 2022 population of 2,292 indicates relative stability in recent years.
The demographic shifts in Holly Oaks align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects a nationwide pattern of Hispanic population growth and dispersal into traditionally non-Hispanic neighborhoods. The income fluctuations in Holly Oaks are not uncommon in evolving suburban communities. The maintenance of a relatively high median income throughout these changes suggests that the neighborhood has remained economically stable despite demographic shifts.
Holly Oaks represents a dynamic suburban community transitioning from low to moderate diversity while maintaining economic stability. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity, particularly driven by Hispanic population growth. As Holly Oaks continues to change, it will be important to observe whether it maintains its "White Majority" status or transitions further towards a "High Diversity" or "Majority-Minority" community in the coming years.
