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Demographic and Racial Transitions in Brackridge, Jacksonville: A Study of Black and White Population Dynamics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brackridge, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, exhibits characteristics of a Racial Plurality community. As of 2022, Black residents form the largest group at 54% of the population, followed by White residents at 46%. The neighborhood's median income is $15,532 in 2022, which is below the national average. Brackridge has experienced substantial population fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Brackridge has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Majority (54% White). By 2015, it had shifted to a Black Majority (66% Black), maintaining this status until 2019. From 2020 onwards, the community transitioned to a Racial Plurality, with Black residents remaining the largest group but no longer constituting an absolute majority. The Hispanic population has shown volatility, ranging from 1% to 9% over the years.
The neighborhood's economic situation has been volatile. Median income peaked at $22,056 in 2019 but decreased to $10,776 by 2021, before recovering to $15,532 in 2022. The period of Black Majority (2015-2019) coincided with a general upward trend in median income, peaking in 2019. The shift to Racial Plurality from 2020 onwards corresponded with a sharp decline in median income. Despite economic challenges, the population has generally increased from 532 in 2010 to 907 in 2022.
Brackridge's trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly White to more diverse populations. The neighborhood's low median income aligns with national trends of income inequality, particularly affecting communities with high proportions of racial minorities. The sharp decline in median income from 2019 to 2021 likely reflects the disproportionate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lower-income and minority communities nationwide.
Brackridge exemplifies a community in transition, both demographically and economically. Its shift from a White Majority to a Black Majority and then to a Racial Plurality over the past decade reflects broader urban demographic trends. The concurrent economic challenges, particularly the recent sharp decline in median income, suggest that this demographic transition has been accompanied by significant socioeconomic pressures. The neighborhood's resilience, as evidenced by its growing population despite economic hardships, warrants further investigation into the community bonds, local policies, or other factors that might be supporting this growth in the face of economic challenges.
