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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Buttonwood Neighborhood, Greenacres, Florida
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Buttonwood neighborhood in Greenacres, Florida, had a population of 1,342 and a median income of $39,352 as of 2022. It is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity". Over the past decade, Buttonwood transitioned from a predominantly white community to one with a more diverse racial composition.
In 2013, Buttonwood was classified as having a "White Majority" with 60% of the population identifying as white. By 2017, it became a "Majority-Minority" community, with no single racial group constituting more than 50% of the population. This shift was primarily driven by increases in the Black and Hispanic populations. The Black population grew from 13% in 2013 to 41% in 2022, becoming the largest racial group. The white population decreased from 60% to 29% during the same period. The Hispanic population grew significantly, peaking at 41% in 2017 before settling at 28% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Buttonwood were accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The median income was $41,550 in 2013, decreased to $34,068 in 2015, then increased to $44,016 in 2019, before declining to $39,352 in 2022. The initial decrease in median income from 2013 to 2015 coincided with the rapid increase in minority populations, particularly Hispanic residents. The subsequent increase from 2015 to 2019 might indicate economic integration and improvement for these groups.
The demographic changes in Buttonwood reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where traditionally white-majority neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. This shift is often attributed to factors such as immigration, changing housing preferences, and economic opportunities.
The economic fluctuations in Buttonwood, particularly the recent decline in median income, may be indicative of wider economic challenges faced by diverse, working-class communities. However, the neighborhood's median income in 2022 ($39,352) is not far below its 2013 level ($41,550), suggesting a degree of economic resilience in the face of significant demographic change.
Buttonwood presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition, evolving from a white-majority area to a diverse, majority-minority community over the course of a decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic fluctuations, highlighting the interplay between racial composition and economic factors in urban and suburban environments.
