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Demographic Analysis of Sunset Drive South: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Predominantly White Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunset Drive South in St. Petersburg, Florida, is categorized as a neighborhood with Low Diversity, with a predominant White population of 94% as of 2022. The area has experienced moderate fluctuations in its median income over the past decade, with a notable increase in 2021. Sunset Drive South is known for its proximity to the waterfront, which likely influences its demographic and economic profile.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Sunset Drive South has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a strong White Majority. The White population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only slight variations. There are subtle signs of a Transitional Community emerging. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2018, followed by a decline to 3% by 2020, and then dropped to 0% by 2022. The category of Two or More Races showed consistent growth from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2021, before slightly decreasing to 4% in 2022. A small Asian presence (1%) appeared in 2021 and 2022, indicating a very gradual diversification.
The median income in Sunset Drive South has shown significant volatility. From 2013 to 2015, there was an initial decline from $39,174 to $33,941. Between 2015 and 2018, there was a steady increase to $40,753. From 2018 to 2020, there were slight fluctuations around $40,000. In 2021, there was a sharp increase to $58,680, followed by a decrease to $48,722 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, with a general declining trend from 1,298 in 2010 to 1,084 in 2022, with some years of increase in between.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts. However, the sharp income increase in 2021 coincides with a slight increase in diversity (highest percentage of Two or More Races and introduction of Asian population). This could suggest that the neighborhood might be attracting a more diverse, higher-income population, though this trend appears to have partially reversed in 2022.
Sunset Drive South's demographic profile contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's persistent Low Diversity status and predominantly White population suggest it may be an enclave within a potentially more diverse St. Petersburg. The income volatility, particularly the sharp increase in 2021, could be related to broader economic trends such as the post-COVID economic recovery or changes in the local job market. The subsequent decrease in 2022 might reflect broader economic challenges or localized factors affecting this specific neighborhood.
While Sunset Drive South shows some signs of gradual diversification and economic fluctuations, it remains a predominantly White, Low Diversity neighborhood with a median income that has been volatile but generally increasing over the past decade. The subtle demographic shifts and income changes suggest the potential for future transitions, but as of 2022, these changes have not significantly altered the overall character of the neighborhood.
