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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Lejenue Gardens: A Study of Black and Hispanic Populations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lejenue Gardens, a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida, demonstrates Moderate Diversity as of 2022, with a Hispanic majority (57%) and a significant Black population (42%). The area has undergone notable demographic changes over the past decade, accompanied by gradual economic improvements. Lejenue Gardens is situated near the Miami Dolphins' Hard Rock Stadium.
The neighborhood has experienced significant shifts in its racial composition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, Lejenue Gardens had a nearly equal distribution of Black (47%) and Hispanic (48%) populations, categorized as a Majority-Minority community with High Diversity. By 2020, it had transformed into a Black Majority (64%) with a Hispanic minority (28%). The most recent data from 2022 indicates a reversal, with Hispanics becoming the majority (57%) and Blacks constituting a substantial minority (42%).
The median income in Lejenue Gardens has increased from $33,295 in 2013 to $40,632 in 2022, representing a 22% rise over a decade. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. The population has fluctuated, peaking at 875 in 2017 and declining to 576 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Lejenue Gardens align with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and reshaping community demographics. The economic improvements are modest compared to national trends, as the median household income in the U.S. grew by about 30% between 2013 and 2022.
The neighborhood's proximity to Hard Rock Stadium likely influences its economic and demographic dynamics. Major sports venues often attract diverse populations and can drive local economic activity, which may partially explain the area's demographic fluidity and gradual income growth.
Lejenue Gardens exemplifies a Transitional Community, characterized by significant demographic shifts and moderate economic growth over the past decade. These changes reflect broader urban trends while also highlighting the unique factors shaping this Miami Gardens neighborhood. The area's evolution from a balanced Black-Hispanic community to a Hispanic majority with a substantial Black minority underscores the dynamic nature of urban demographics and the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in American cities.
