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Demographic Analysis of Jordan Park: A Study of Racial Composition and Population Changes
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Jordan Park, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, currently presents a demographic profile characterized by a "Low Diversity" racial composition with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 462, with 79% of residents identifying as Black. The median income stands at $22,102. Jordan Park has undergone significant population changes over the past decade, with a notable decrease in recent years.
From 2013 to 2022, Jordan Park has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority community. However, there have been subtle shifts within this categorization. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood exhibited extremely "Low Diversity" with the Black population consistently above 80%, reaching as high as 93% in 2013. From 2020 to 2022, while still categorized as "Low Diversity" with a Black Majority, there's a noticeable decrease in the Black population percentage (from 92% in 2019 to 79% in 2022) and a corresponding increase in the White population (from 2% to 18%). This trend suggests the early stages of a potential transition towards slightly increased diversity, though it has not yet reached the threshold for recategorization.
The economic landscape of Jordan Park has shown fluctuations that correlate with its demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2019, median income showed a general downward trend, decreasing from $16,821 in 2013 to $10,907 in 2019. This period coincided with the highest levels of Black population concentration. From 2020 to 2022, as racial composition began to slightly diversify, there was a marked increase in median income, rising from $17,515 in 2020 to $22,102 in 2022. These trends suggest a potential correlation between increasing diversity and rising median incomes.
The neighborhood has experienced significant population changes. From 2013 to 2016, population increased from 1,366 to 2,194, indicating a period of growth. From 2017 to 2022, there was a sharp decline in population, from 1,707 to 462, coinciding with the beginnings of racial diversification and income increases. This dramatic population decrease could be indicative of urban renewal projects, changes in housing policies, or other socio-economic factors affecting the community.
The trends observed in Jordan Park reflect some broader national patterns. The slight increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing racial diversity in urban areas. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median incomes is observed in many urban neighborhoods undergoing gentrification processes. The sharp population decrease, however, is more unique and may be tied to local urban development policies or housing market changes specific to St. Petersburg or Florida.
Jordan Park presents a complex picture of a historically Black community experiencing the early stages of demographic and economic shifts. While still maintaining its Black Majority status, the neighborhood shows signs of potential transition, with increasing diversity correlating with rising incomes but also a significant population decrease. These changes warrant further investigation into local policies and development plans that may be shaping the future of this community.
