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Demographic Analysis of New Malibu: 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
New Malibu, a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, 84% of the population identifies as Black, with a median income of $24,502. The neighborhood has maintained a small population of 600-800 residents over the years.
Over the past decade, New Malibu has consistently remained a Black Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having Low Diversity with 80% Black population. From 2014 to 2016, it shifted towards Moderate Diversity, with the Hispanic population reaching up to 30% in 2015. Since 2017, the community has reverted to Low Diversity with a strong Black Majority, reaching 84% in 2022.
The Hispanic population, which peaked at 30% in 2015, has declined to 9% in 2022. The white population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 2% throughout the decade. The median income in New Malibu has fluctuated significantly over the years, showing no clear upward trend.
From 2013 to 2017, there was a downward trend in median income, dropping from $23,980 to $16,573. Since 2018, there has been a general upward trajectory, reaching $28,779 in 2021 before declining to $24,502 in 2022. The period of greatest racial diversity (2014-2016) coincided with a decline in median income.
The 2022 median income of $24,502 is significantly below the national median household income of around $70,000 in 2021. This suggests that New Malibu faces economic challenges. The neighborhood's demographic composition, with its strong Black Majority, is not typical for Orlando as a whole, which is known for its diverse population.
The fluctuations in the Hispanic population, particularly the rise and subsequent decline between 2013 and 2022, could reflect broader migration patterns or economic factors affecting this group in Orlando or Florida. New Malibu presents a picture of a small, predominantly Black community that has faced economic challenges over the past decade. While there have been some positive trends in income in recent years, the neighborhood still lags significantly behind national averages.
