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Demographic Analysis of Tarpon River: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tarpon River, a neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a White majority of 73% in 2022. The area has maintained a relatively stable racial composition over the past decade, though subtle shifts are evident. Economically, Tarpon River is characterized by an upper-middle-income status, with a median household income of $77,481 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Tarpon River has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the White population dominating at over 70% each year. The White population has decreased slightly from 83% in 2013 to 73% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown fluctuations, peaking at 20% in 2018 and 2020, before declining to 13% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, hovering around 4-6%. A notable increase in the Asian population (from 0% to 3%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 6%) occurred in 2022, indicating a potential shift towards "Moderate Diversity" in the future.
The median household income in Tarpon River has shown overall growth, rising from $76,417 in 2013 to $77,481 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. A peak in median income occurred in 2021 at $79,615, followed by a slight decline in 2022. The lowest point was in 2018 at $69,307, coinciding with the highest Hispanic population percentage (20%). Generally, the income levels have remained relatively stable, indicating a consistent upper-middle-class economic status.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 3,919 in 2017 and settling at 3,045 in 2022. This population change does not seem to have a strong correlation with income levels but may reflect broader urban development patterns or housing market dynamics in Fort Lauderdale.
The demographic trends in Tarpon River reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity, albeit at a slower pace. The neighborhood's economic resilience, maintaining a steady upper-middle-income status, is noteworthy in the context of national economic fluctuations over the past decade. This stability may contribute to the slower pace of demographic change, as property values and cost of living likely remain high, potentially limiting accessibility for more diverse populations.
In conclusion, while Tarpon River remains a predominantly White, upper-middle-class neighborhood, subtle shifts in its demographic makeup suggest a slow but steady move towards greater diversity. This gradual transition, coupled with economic stability, may lead to interesting socio-economic dynamics in the coming years as the neighborhood potentially evolves towards a more diverse community while maintaining its economic character.
