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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Lake Beulah, Lakeland, 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
Lake Beulah, a neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida, exhibits moderate diversity with a Black plurality. As of 2022, the racial composition shows Black residents at 35%, White residents at 40%, and no single group exceeding 50%. The median income in 2022 was $35,239, indicating a working-class community. Lake Beulah is named after a lake in the area.
Over the past decade, Lake Beulah has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White plurality with 49% of residents identifying as White. By 2018, it transitioned to a Black plurality with 44% of residents identifying as Black. This shift represents a transitional community, with the Black population growing and the White population decreasing.
The Hispanic population has grown steadily, increasing from 14% in 2013 to 24% in 2022, contributing to the neighborhood's diversity. The Asian population has remained relatively stable between 3-7% throughout the decade. By 2022, the neighborhood achieved moderate diversity, with Black (35%), White (40%), and Hispanic (24%) populations having significant representation.
The demographic shifts in Lake Beulah have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2018, as the neighborhood transitioned from a White plurality to a Black plurality, the median income increased from $25,948 to $36,712. From 2018 to 2022, there was a slight decrease in median income from $36,712 to $35,239, coinciding with a period of stabilization in the racial composition.
The population of Lake Beulah has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The peak population of 384 in 2018 coincided with the highest median income, suggesting a possible correlation between population growth and economic prosperity in the neighborhood.
The demographic shifts observed in Lake Beulah align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The economic resilience of Lake Beulah during its initial transition period is noteworthy, as it defies the stereotype of economic decline accompanying demographic change. The recent slight decline in median income may reflect wider economic challenges faced by working-class communities across the United States.
Lake Beulah exemplifies a transitional community that has evolved into a moderately diverse neighborhood over the past decade. While facing some economic challenges, it has maintained a relatively stable population and avoided severe economic decline during its demographic transition. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas, while also highlighting the complex interplay between demographic change and economic outcomes in American communities.
