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Demographic Analysis of Jungle Terrace: 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
Jungle Terrace, a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, exhibits characteristics of a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 76% of the neighborhood, while Hispanic residents form 14%. The median income reached $66,743 in 2022. Jungle Terrace is located near Walter Fuller Park.
From 2013 to 2022, Jungle Terrace maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The white population decreased from 81% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 11% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The black population remained between 2-6% over the decade. Residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Jungle Terrace showed growth over the past decade. Median income increased from $53,003 in 2013 to $66,743 in 2022, representing a 25.9% growth. The population decreased from 8,865 in 2013 to 7,310 in 2022.
The trend of increasing diversity in Jungle Terrace aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. The income growth in Jungle Terrace (25.9% over a decade) outpaces the national average income growth. The decrease in population, despite rising incomes, is atypical and may reflect broader trends in St. Petersburg or specific local factors affecting Jungle Terrace.
Jungle Terrace remains a "White Majority" community but shows signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. These trends suggest a neighborhood in transition, potentially moving towards greater diversity and affluence in the coming years. The challenge for local policymakers and community leaders will be to manage this transition while preserving the neighborhood's character and embracing its evolving demographics.
