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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Beachwood, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrates a "White Majority" demographic composition with 64% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The community has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a more diverse makeup to its current state. The neighborhood's median income has fluctuated, showing a notable decline in recent years. Beachwood's proximity to Jacksonville's beaches is a notable characteristic that may influence its demographic and economic dynamics.
In 2013, Beachwood was classified as a "Majority-Minority" community, with Black residents comprising 44% of the population and white residents at 38%. From 2014 to 2019, the neighborhood transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with significant representation from Black, Hispanic, and White populations. A substantial shift occurred between 2019 and 2020, resulting in the current "White Majority" status. This transition coincided with an increase in the white population from 26% to 58%, while the Black and Hispanic populations decreased significantly. The community has maintained this "White Majority" status through 2022, with the white population reaching 64%.
The median income in Beachwood has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was a steady increase in median income from $52,605 to $60,578, coinciding with the period of "Moderate Diversity." However, since 2018, there has been a general downward trend in median income, reaching a low of $29,170 in 2021 before slightly rebounding to $42,905 in 2022. The shift to a "White Majority" in 2020 did not correspond with an increase in median income as might be expected. Instead, it coincided with a period of economic decline, suggesting that the demographic changes may have been driven by factors other than increasing affluence in the area.
The demographic shifts observed in Beachwood appear to be more dramatic than typical national trends. While many urban areas in the United States have been experiencing increased diversity, Beachwood's transition from a majority-minority community to a white majority is somewhat atypical. This could be indicative of localized factors specific to Jacksonville or this particular neighborhood.
The economic volatility, particularly the sharp decline in median income from 2017 to 2021, is noteworthy. This trend may reflect broader economic challenges faced by the Jacksonville area or could be a result of the changing demographic composition of the neighborhood. The recent uptick in median income in 2022 might suggest the beginning of an economic recovery, but it is too early to determine if this is a sustained trend.
Beachwood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a diverse, economically improving community to a less diverse one with economic challenges. These shifts highlight the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in shaping neighborhood dynamics.