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Demographic Evolution in N Martha Neighborhood: From White to Black Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The N Martha neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida, demonstrates a case of Moderate Diversity with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 220 and a median income of $27,659. This urban area has shown demographic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader societal shifts.
In 2013, N Martha exhibited a White Plurality, with whites comprising 49% of the population, followed by Black residents at 32%. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned through several demographic categories. From 2013 to 2018, it displayed Moderate Diversity with alternating White and Black Pluralities. From 2019 to 2022, there was a shift to Black Plurality, bordering on Majority-Minority status. This evolution indicates a gradual increase in the Black population, while the Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 27% in 2015 before declining to 12% by 2022. A small Asian population (4%) emerged in recent years, contributing to the neighborhood's growing diversity.
The median income in N Martha has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $20,896 in 2013 to $27,659 in 2022, an increase of about 32%. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2017, there was a period of economic stagnation coinciding with fluctuating racial pluralities. From 2018 to 2022, consistent income growth aligned with the solidification of Black Plurality. The population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 170 to 220 residents, suggesting that demographic changes are more likely due to internal community shifts rather than large-scale migration.
The demographic evolution of N Martha reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the neighborhood's specific pattern of transitioning from a White Plurality to a Black Plurality differs from the more common trend of increasing Hispanic populations in many U.S. cities. The economic growth in N Martha, while positive, still leaves the neighborhood significantly below the national median household income of $70,784 in 2021. This indicates that while the community is experiencing positive economic change, it still faces challenges in terms of overall economic well-being.
The neighborhood's small size and population stability amid demographic shifts indicate a close-knit community undergoing internal changes, possibly due to generational turnover or changing housing preferences among different racial groups. N Martha presents a case study of a Transitional Community, evolving from Moderate Diversity with alternating pluralities to a more defined Black Plurality with increasing overall diversity. This demographic evolution, coupled with gradual economic improvement, suggests a neighborhood in flux, adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its distinct community character.
