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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rivers Edge, a neighborhood in Oakland Park, Florida, is a White Majority community with a median income of $48,651 as of 2022. The neighborhood has demonstrated moderate diversity over the past decade, with significant representation from Black and Hispanic populations alongside the White majority. Rivers Edge has maintained a relatively stable population size over the years, ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 residents, despite fluctuations in demographic composition and economic indicators.
From 2013 to 2022, Rivers Edge has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population consistently exceeding 50% of the total. The white population percentage increased from 57% in 2013 to a peak of 68% in 2021, before declining slightly to 57% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 16% and 24% over the decade. The Hispanic population showed a gradual decline from 23% in 2014 to 12% in 2021, before rising slightly to 16% in 2022. There has been a noticeable increase in the "Two or More Races" category, from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, potentially indicating a trend towards a Transitional Community.
The median income in Rivers Edge has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $55,324 to $60,863. 2020 saw a decline to $49,653, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 witnessed an increase to $77,346, followed by another decline to $48,651 in 2022. These economic fluctuations do not show a clear correlation with the demographic shifts. The stability of the White Majority status throughout these economic changes suggests that income volatility affected the community broadly rather than disproportionately impacting specific racial groups.
The demographic trends in Rivers Edge partially align with broader national trends towards increased diversity, as evidenced by the growth in the "Two or More Races" category. However, the maintenance of a strong White Majority differs from many urban areas that have seen more dramatic shifts towards Majority-Minority status. The economic volatility, particularly the sharp changes in 2020-2022, likely reflects broader economic challenges faced nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. The dramatic income increase in 2021 followed by a sharp decline in 2022 could indicate a temporary economic boost followed by a correction.
Rivers Edge represents a community that has maintained its core demographic character as a White Majority area while showing signs of gradual diversification. The economic fluctuations of recent years have not fundamentally altered this demographic stability, suggesting a resilient community structure. As the neighborhood moves forward, the increasing representation of multiracial residents may indicate a trend towards greater diversity in the coming years, potentially moving Rivers Edge towards a Moderate Diversity classification if current trends continue.