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Demographic Analysis of Malibu Groves: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Orlando
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Malibu Groves, a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, is characterized as a "Racial Majority" community with a significant Black population of 83% as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,396 and a median income of $28,011. Malibu Groves is located near the Mall at Millenia, a high-end shopping destination.
From 2013 to 2022, Malibu Groves has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population remaining dominant. The Black population percentage has fluctuated between 66% (2015) and 85% (2017). The Hispanic population increased from 15% in 2013 to 27% in 2015, but decreased to 9% by 2022. Other racial groups, including White, Asian, and multiracial categories, have consistently represented small percentages of the population, generally not exceeding 3-4% combined.
The economic situation in Malibu Groves has shown a generally positive trend over the past decade. Median income has increased from $24,562 in 2013 to $28,011 in 2022, representing a 14% increase over nine years. However, this growth has not been linear, with a significant dip to $19,232 in 2017 before recovering. The neighborhood's population has fluctuated considerably, ranging from a low of 2,195 in 2015 to a high of 2,781 in 2019. The period of lowest median income (2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (85%).
The median income in Malibu Groves ($28,011 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The high concentration of Black residents in Malibu Groves (83% in 2022) is higher than the national average, which was about 13.6% in 2021. This suggests that Malibu Groves is a historically Black neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character despite some fluctuations.
The slight increase in diversity observed in the mid-2010s, followed by a return to a stronger Black majority, aligns with trends seen in some urban areas where gentrification or economic changes temporarily alter neighborhood demographics before a potential "return" of long-term residents.
Malibu Groves presents a picture of a predominantly Black neighborhood that has maintained its demographic majority while experiencing modest economic improvements over the past decade. The community has shown resilience in the face of economic fluctuations and brief periods of increased diversity, ultimately reinforcing its status as a "Racial Majority" neighborhood with a strong Black community presence.
