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Demographic and Racial Shifts in The Dovers Neighborhood: A Study of Change
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Dovers, a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, exhibits a diverse demographic composition as of 2022. It is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity". The population distribution shows Hispanics at 48%, Whites at 27%, and Asians at 18%. The median income in the neighborhood reached $92,413 in 2022, indicating a high economic status for the region. The Dovers has a small population of 526 residents as of 2022.
The Dovers has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, it was a "Hispanic Majority" community with 51% Hispanic population. By 2015, it transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status, which it has maintained since. The neighborhood has consistently displayed "Moderate Diversity", with two or three racial groups having significant representation.
A notable trend is the increase in the Asian population from 5% in 2013 to 18% in 2022, while the Black population decreased from 13% in 2017 to 0% in 2022. This suggests a "Transitional Community" status, with changing racial dynamics potentially influenced by various factors.
The economic trajectory of The Dovers is notable. From 2013 to 2017, the median income decreased from $50,036 to $28,748. However, a significant reversal occurred starting in 2018, with the median income increasing to $104,525 by 2020 and settling at $92,413 in 2022. This economic transformation coincides with the increasing Asian population and decreasing Black population, suggesting a possible correlation between changing demographics and economic prosperity.
The population has grown steadily from 430 in 2010 to 526 in 2022, indicating that The Dovers has become an increasingly attractive place to live, possibly due to its improving economic conditions.
The demographic shifts in The Dovers reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rapid economic turnaround is unique and surpasses national averages. The median household income in the U.S. was about $70,784 in 2021, making The Dovers significantly more affluent than the national average.
The increase in Asian population percentage from 5% to 18% is notable when compared to national trends. Nationally, the Asian population grew by about 35.5% between 2010 and 2020, but The Dovers has experienced a more pronounced increase.
These trends suggest that The Dovers may be experiencing a form of gentrification, with higher-income residents, particularly from the Asian community, moving into the area. This could be driven by factors such as proximity to economic opportunities specific to Orlando.
The Dovers presents a case study of rapid demographic and economic change in a small urban neighborhood. Its transition from a lower-income, Hispanic-majority area to a high-income, diverse community within a decade reflects the dynamic nature of urban demographics and the potential for swift economic transformations in small, well-located neighborhoods.
