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Demographic and Racial Transitions in Normandy Village, Jacksonville: From White Majority to Black Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Normandy Village in Jacksonville, Florida, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a white-majority community to one with moderate diversity and a black plurality. This shift occurred alongside economic improvements, with the median income rising from $38,429 in 2013 to $51,286 in 2022, indicating an overall enhancement in residents' economic conditions.
The demographic transition in Normandy Village occurred in stages. From 2013 to 2016, the area was predominantly white, with white residents comprising 48-53% of the population. Between 2017 and 2019, the neighborhood shifted to a moderately diverse classification, with no racial group exceeding 50% of the population. The white population remained the largest group but decreased to around 45-53%. From 2020 to 2022, the community evolved into a black plurality area, with black residents becoming the largest racial group at 44% in 2022, while the white population decreased to 38%.
The economic trends in Normandy Village showed a generally upward trajectory. The median income increased by approximately 33% from 2013 to 2022. This economic improvement coincided with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. Notable points include a significant 18% increase in median income from 2015 to 2016, aligning with the beginning of the shift towards greater diversity. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $56,704, coinciding with a period of increased racial diversity. Despite a slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022, the overall trend remains positive compared to a decade ago.
The population of Normandy Village grew from 2,142 in 2013 to 3,041 in 2022, a 42% increase, indicating that the neighborhood has become more attractive to new residents over the years.
The demographic shifts in Normandy Village reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past decade. The economic improvement seen in Normandy Village, coupled with increasing diversity, suggests a pattern of positive growth and development often associated with urban renewal and suburban diversification.
The median income in Normandy Village ($51,286 in 2022) is below the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021). This indicates that while the neighborhood has made economic progress, there is still room for further economic development to bring it in line with national averages.
The rapid population growth of 42% over a decade in Normandy Village is significantly higher than the average U.S. population growth rate, which is typically around 0.5-1% annually. This suggests that Normandy Village may be experiencing a period of particular attractiveness to new residents, possibly due to affordable housing options, improving amenities, or its proximity to employment centers in Jacksonville.
Normandy Village exemplifies a transitional community, evolving from a white-majority area to a more diverse neighborhood with a black plurality. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic growth and population increase, indicating a dynamic and changing urban landscape that reflects broader national trends towards suburban diversification and development.
