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Demographic Analysis of Old Pasadena: Persistent White Majority and Economic Fluctuations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Old Pasadena, a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, demonstrates Low Diversity characteristics with a predominantly White population of 85% in 2022. The area has experienced demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade. Old Pasadena shares its name with a historic district in Pasadena, California, known for Victorian and art deco architecture, though any direct connection between the two areas is unclear.
Throughout the analyzed period from 2013 to 2022, Old Pasadena maintained a White Majority status, with the White population consistently above 78%. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the White population increasing from 87% to 91%. Between 2017 and 2021, a slight trend towards Moderate Diversity emerged, with the Hispanic population growing from 5% to 13%, and the White population decreasing to 78% by 2021. In 2022, a sudden reversal occurred, returning to Low Diversity with the White population increasing to 85% and the Hispanic population dropping to 3%.
The median income in Old Pasadena has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general upward trend from $39,586 to $49,657, aligning with the period of extremely Low Diversity. Between 2019 and 2021, a dramatic increase from $46,315 to $79,921 occurred, coinciding with the slight increase in diversity. In 2022, there was a sharp decline to $47,535, correlating with the return to Low Diversity.
The population has fluctuated, growing from 1,922 in 2013 to 2,618 in 2021, before dropping to 2,387 in 2022. These changes suggest a complex interplay between economic factors and demographic composition.
The demographic trends in Old Pasadena diverge from broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas in the U.S. have seen growing minority populations and increased diversity over the past decade, Old Pasadena has maintained its status as a predominantly White neighborhood.
The income volatility, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2019 and 2022, is unusual and may reflect localized economic factors or changes in the neighborhood's resident profile. The median household income in the U.S. in 2021 was $70,784, suggesting that Old Pasadena briefly surpassed the national average before falling below it again in 2022.
The neighborhood's resistance to sustained diversification, coupled with its economic volatility, may indicate a complex local dynamic. Factors such as housing policies, local economic conditions, or cultural preferences could be contributing to maintaining the area's demographic homogeneity despite broader national trends towards increased diversity.
