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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Lincoln Heights in Gainesville, Florida, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a strong racial majority of Black residents comprising 93% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced moderate population growth and income fluctuations over the past decade. This area is known for its historical significance in Gainesville's African American community, with roots in civil rights activism and cultural preservation.
Over the past decade, North Lincoln Heights has consistently maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood with a racial majority of Black residents. From 2013 to 2017, there was a slight decrease in the Black population percentage from 87% to 79%. Post-2017, there was a reversal of this trend, with the Black population percentage increasing steadily to reach 93% by 2022. The White population has seen a gradual decline from 12% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. There has been a small but consistent Hispanic presence emerging since 2019, reaching 1% by 2022.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been marked by fluctuations. Median income increased from $21,643 in 2013 to $30,136 in 2019, a 39% rise. There was a sharp decline to $24,682 in 2020. Since then, median income has remained relatively stable, settling at $24,197 in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2017) coincided with relatively lower median incomes. The strengthening of the Black majority from 2018 onwards aligned with the period of higher median incomes, peaking in 2019.
The strong Black majority in North Lincoln Heights is atypical for many U.S. neighborhoods, which have trended towards increased diversity over the past decade. The median income, while showing improvement, remains significantly below the national median. The neighborhood's resilience in maintaining its demographic character, despite economic fluctuations, suggests strong community ties and cultural identity.
North Lincoln Heights presents a case of a historically Black neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing moderate economic improvements. The community's ability to preserve its identity in the face of potential gentrification pressures is noteworthy. Moving forward, the neighborhood may benefit from targeted economic development initiatives that respect and enhance its strong cultural identity.