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Demographic Analysis of Santa Barbara Estates: A Predominantly White Neighborhood with Emerging 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
Santa Barbara Estates in Pompano Beach, Florida, is characterized as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a white majority of 77% as of 2022. The median income of $64,304 in 2022 indicates a middle-class community. The neighborhood has experienced significant population fluctuations over the past decade, increasing from 859 in 2019 to 1,255 in 2022, suggesting recent growth and potential changes in community dynamics.
Over the past decade, Santa Barbara Estates has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of residents. There are indications of a gradual shift towards becoming a Transitional Community. The Hispanic population has shown a steady increase from 2% in 2017 to 21% in 2022, indicating growing ethnic diversification.
The median income in Santa Barbara Estates has fluctuated significantly over the years. From 2013 to 2015, there was an increase from $25,860 to $64,311. Since then, the median income has remained relatively stable, ranging from $60,000 to $65,000, with some fluctuations. The period of lowest diversity (2016-2018) coincided with a slight decline in median income, from $63,788 in 2016 to $53,441 in 2019. As the community has become slightly more diverse in recent years, the median income has increased, reaching $64,304 in 2022.
The population of the neighborhood has also experienced significant changes, decreasing from over 1,200 in the early 2010s to 859 in 2019, before increasing to 1,255 in 2022. This recent population growth correlates with increasing diversity and stabilizing median income, suggesting that the neighborhood may be attracting new residents from diverse backgrounds while maintaining its economic status.
The demographic shifts in Santa Barbara Estates reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States. The increasing Hispanic population aligns with national demographic trends, where the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the country. The stability of the median income around $64,000 places Santa Barbara Estates slightly below the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that the neighborhood maintains a middle-class economic status.
The recent population growth in Santa Barbara Estates, particularly since 2019, may be part of a broader trend of suburban growth seen during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people sought spacious living arrangements outside of dense urban centers. While Santa Barbara Estates remains a predominantly white, middle-class neighborhood, it shows signs of gradual diversification and economic stability. The increasing Hispanic population and recent population growth suggest that the community may be at the beginning of a transition towards greater diversity, potentially reflecting broader demographic shifts occurring across Florida and the United States.
