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Demographic Evolution of Sterling Manor: From Low to Moderate Diversity with White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sterling Manor, a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, has transitioned from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community with a White Majority between 2013 and 2022. The population in 2022 was 5,247 with a median income of $51,264. The area experienced rapid population growth in the early 2010s, suggesting recent suburban development.
Over the past decade, Sterling Manor's racial composition has changed significantly. In 2013, it was categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority (66% white). By 2022, it evolved into a Moderate Diversity community, maintaining a White Majority (60% white) but with notable increases in Hispanic and Black populations. The Hispanic population grew from 4% in 2013 to 18% in 2022, indicating a Transitional Community status. The Black population remained relatively stable between 6% and 12%.
The Asian population showed variability, peaking at 9% in 2020 but settling at 4% in 2022. A small but consistent Pacific Islander population (1%) emerged, and there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, contributing to the neighborhood's growing diversity.
Demographic shifts in Sterling Manor correlate with changes in median income. The highest median income was $60,829 in 2021, coinciding with increased diversity. However, income levels have fluctuated significantly, dropping to $51,264 in 2022. Population grew rapidly from 4,024 in 2010 to 6,410 in 2015, coinciding with stable and higher median incomes. Since 2015, the population has slightly declined to 5,247 in 2022, potentially suggesting economic challenges or changes in neighborhood attractiveness.
The demographic changes in Sterling Manor reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The significant growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic suburbanization. Income fluctuations, particularly the recent decline, could indicate wider economic trends affecting the area. The transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over a decade is faster than in many established neighborhoods, potentially affecting local businesses, schools, and community services.
Sterling Manor presents a case study of a suburban neighborhood in transition. Its evolution from a predominantly white community to one of moderate diversity, driven largely by Hispanic growth, reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification. The economic fluctuations accompanying these demographic shifts suggest a complex interplay between population changes and economic factors, which may continue to shape the neighborhood's character in the coming years.
