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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Dillman Farms: A Study of Neighborhood Evolution
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dillman Farms, a neighborhood in Greenacres, Florida, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a significant Hispanic presence. As of 2022, the community has a population of 769 and a median income of $89,222. This neighborhood reflects the broader demographic trends of South Florida.
Over the past decade, Dillman Farms has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited a Majority-Minority status, with Black and Hispanic populations each comprising about a third of the community (29% and 32% respectively), while the White population made up 37%. By 2017, the area had transitioned to a White Majority (57%). The most recent data from 2022 shows a return to Moderate Diversity. The White population decreased to 34%, while the Hispanic population remained stable at 28%, and the Black population slightly declined to 19%. There was an increase in the Asian population (from 0% to 9%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 4% to 10%).
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2017, as the White population increased, the median income rose from $85,079 to $90,371. The trend reversed in 2020, with median income dropping to $68,315, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of the shift back towards greater diversity. By 2022, as the community became more diverse again, the median income rebounded to $89,222, nearly reaching its pre-pandemic levels.
The demographic evolution of Dillman Farms reflects broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States. The initial shift towards a White Majority followed by a return to diversity is reminiscent of patterns observed in other communities experiencing cycles of gentrification and subsequent diversification.
The neighborhood's resilience in maintaining a high median income despite demographic changes is noteworthy. At $89,222, the 2022 median income in Dillman Farms is significantly higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that the neighborhood has managed to attract and retain high-earning residents across various racial groups.
The increasing Asian population and growth in multiracial residents align with national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. This shift towards a more diverse community composition while maintaining economic stability could be indicative of Dillman Farms' attractiveness to a wide range of middle to upper-middle-class families from various backgrounds.
Dillman Farms exemplifies a dynamic suburban neighborhood that has undergone significant demographic changes while maintaining its economic vitality. Its evolution from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority and back to a Moderately Diverse area highlights the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in American suburbs.
