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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Rosemary District, Sarasota: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Rosemary District in Sarasota, Florida, is a predominantly White Majority community with a median income of $35,069 as of 2022. This neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. The Rosemary District has undergone urban revitalization, combining historic elements with modern development.
In 2013, the Rosemary District showed Low Diversity, with the white population at 85%. By 2022, while maintaining a White Majority at 81%, the community experienced increased representation from other racial groups. The Hispanic population grew from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, and the Asian population increased from 1% to 3%.
Between 2016 and 2017, the black population peaked at 21%, briefly categorizing the neighborhood as a Transitional Community. This trend reversed in subsequent years, with the black population decreasing to 4% by 2022.
The median income in the Rosemary District has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, median income declined from $40,571 to $31,478. This period coincided with increased racial diversity. From 2019 onwards, there has been a general upward trend in median income, with a spike to $68,032 in 2021 before settling to $35,069 in 2022. This recent increase in median income correlates with a slight reversal in diversity trends.
The population of the Rosemary District has grown from 1,216 in 2013 to 2,256 in 2022, indicating rapid development and new resident attraction.
The demographic shifts in the Rosemary District reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The recent reversal towards a slightly higher white population percentage and increased median income might suggest a gentrification process. The median income fluctuations, particularly the sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, could be related to the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts.
The Rosemary District has transitioned from a low-diversity, moderate-income area to a more diverse community with fluctuating but generally increasing income levels. These changes likely reflect both local revitalization efforts and broader national trends in urban development and demographic shifts.
