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Demographic and Economic Trends in Naples' Redevelopment Area: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Redevelopment Area neighborhood in Naples, Florida, as of 2022, is classified as a "White Majority" community with 64% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $34,838 in 2013 to $51,698 in 2022. This area is known for its ongoing redevelopment efforts aimed at revitalizing urban spaces and potentially attracting new residents and businesses.
The Redevelopment Area has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community throughout the analyzed period, but with notable fluctuations. In 2013, the white population constituted 71% of the total, indicating a "Low Diversity" scenario. Over the years, the neighborhood has transitioned towards "Moderate Diversity". The percentage of white residents decreased from 71% in 2013 to a low of 56% in 2020, before rebounding to 64% in 2022. The Black population increased from 17% in 2013 to a peak of 28% in 2020, settling at 21% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 11% and 18% throughout the period.
The neighborhood has experienced substantial economic growth, with median income increasing by approximately 48% from 2013 to 2022. This growth correlates with the demographic shifts. The initial decrease in the white population percentage coincided with a period of slower income growth (2013-2015). The subsequent years of more rapid income growth (2015-2019) saw a stabilization of the white population percentage and increases in minority populations. The most recent years (2020-2022) have seen a slight reversal, with the white population percentage increasing and income growth moderating.
These trends suggest that the area's economic development may have attracted a more diverse population initially, but recent years have seen a slight trend back towards the original demographic makeup, possibly due to rising costs of living.
The trends observed in the Redevelopment Area of Naples reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly those undergoing redevelopment. The significant income growth over the past decade also aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The recent slight reversal towards a higher white population percentage may indicate localized factors at play, such as the specific nature of the redevelopment projects or changes in the local job market.
The Redevelopment Area of Naples has undergone a notable transformation over the past decade, moving from a less diverse, lower-income neighborhood to a more economically prosperous and moderately diverse community. These changes likely reflect the success of redevelopment efforts in attracting new residents and businesses, while also potentially raising concerns about gentrification and affordability for long-term residents.
