Bartlett Park, a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, has transitioned from a community with a Black Majority to a Majority-Minority area with a Black Plurality. In 2013, the Black population constituted 77% of the neighborhood. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 59%, while the White population increased from 18% to 32%. The Hispanic and Asian populations remained relatively stable at 3-4% each. A small but consistent Two or More Races category (1-2%) emerged, supporting the trend towards increased diversity.

The demographic shifts in Bartlett Park correlate with economic improvements. The median income increased from $16,595 in 2015 to $29,579 in 2022. This increase suggests a potential influx of higher-income residents, possibly contributing to the growing White population percentage. The population remained relatively stable during this period, fluctuating between 2,000 and 2,400 residents.

The trends observed in Bartlett Park align with broader patterns of urban gentrification seen in many U.S. cities. The gradual increase in diversity and economic improvement is similar to changes in neighborhoods in cities like Atlanta, Washington D.C., and parts of Brooklyn, where historically Black neighborhoods have experienced an influx of White residents and rising property values. Bartlett Park's transformation appears to be more gradual and less disruptive than some high-profile cases of rapid gentrification.