Demographic Analysis of Tampa-Bayshore Gardens: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Tampa-Bayshore Gardens is classified as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population consistently represents over 75% of the total population. As of 2022, the neighborhood had a population of 1,921 and a median income of $111,682. This area is located along Hillsborough Bay, offering waterfront properties and access to water-based recreational activities.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Tampa-Bayshore Gardens maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population consistently represented over 80% of the total population, with minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population increased gradually from 10% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. A small Asian population emerged around 2017, maintaining a 2% representation through 2021, but dropped to 0% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The neighborhood experienced significant economic growth during the analyzed period. The median income increased from $58,342 in 2013 to $111,682 in 2022, nearly doubling over the decade. The population grew from 1,544 in 2013 to 1,921 in 2022, an increase of about 24%. The rapid increase in median income, coupled with modest population growth, suggests gentrification or an influx of higher-income residents.
The trends observed in Tampa-Bayshore Gardens align with patterns seen in many upscale urban neighborhoods across the United States. Many affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods tend to maintain their demographic composition over time. The significant increase in median income is consistent with trends in high-end urban and suburban areas. The slow increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations reflects national trends of growing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this neighborhood compared to national averages.
The maintenance of a predominantly white population alongside rapidly increasing incomes may indicate growing economic disparities along racial lines. This is a concern in many U.S. cities. Tampa-Bayshore Gardens has experienced substantial economic growth and subtle demographic shifts, yet remains a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong White Majority. The area's economic prosperity and gradual diversification present opportunities and challenges for fostering a more inclusive community while maintaining its desirable qualities.
