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Demographic Analysis of the Swamp Neighborhood: Race and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Swamp neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The community has a population of 1,560 and a median income of $38,560. This urban neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade.
In 2013, the Swamp neighborhood was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with a relatively even split between Black (35%), White (34%), and Hispanic (21%) populations. Over the years, the neighborhood has maintained its Majority-Minority status but has shifted towards a more pronounced Black Plurality. By 2016, there was a temporary shift to a White Majority (51%), but this quickly reverted to a Majority-Minority status with a Black Plurality in subsequent years. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 32% in 2015 before settling around 27% in 2022.
The community has consistently shown Moderate Diversity throughout the decade, with at least three racial groups (Black, White, and Hispanic) maintaining significant representation (over 10% each). However, the balance between these groups has shifted over time.
The median income in the Swamp neighborhood has shown a general upward trend, rising from $26,968 in 2013 to $40,779 in 2021, before slightly decreasing to $38,560 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the demographic shifts observed. The period of highest income growth (2015-2017) coincided with a temporary shift towards a White Majority in 2016. However, as the community reverted to a Black Plurality in subsequent years, the income growth rate slowed but remained positive overall.
The population has grown from 1,009 in 2013 to 1,560 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to new residents. The demographic changes in the Swamp neighborhood reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in median income, while significant, still places the neighborhood below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021.
The fluctuation in racial composition, particularly the temporary shift to a White Majority in 2016, could be indicative of gentrification processes that are common in many urban areas across the United States. However, the subsequent return to a Black Plurality suggests a resilience in the existing community structure. The consistent presence of a significant Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many urban areas. This contributes to the neighborhood's Moderate Diversity profile and suggests a dynamic, multicultural environment.
The Swamp neighborhood in Jacksonville has undergone notable demographic and economic changes over the past decade. While maintaining its Majority-Minority status and Moderate Diversity, it has experienced shifts in racial plurality, accompanied by overall income growth and population increase. These changes reflect broader urban trends but also highlight the unique character and resilience of this community.
