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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Pumpkin Hill: A White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pumpkin Hill, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, is currently classified as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 71% of the total, with Black (15%) and multiracial (7%) populations representing significant minorities. The neighborhood has undergone notable demographic changes over the past decade, coinciding with fluctuations in median income. Pumpkin Hill has experienced substantial population growth in recent years, increasing from 826 residents in 2019 to 1,232 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Pumpkin Hill has transitioned through several diversity categories. From 2013 to 2015, it was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population comprising over 75% of residents. From 2016 to 2021, the neighborhood shifted to a Moderate Diversity classification as the Black population increased significantly, reaching 27% by 2021. This period also saw an increase in Hispanic residents, peaking at 9% in 2019 and 2020.
The most recent data from 2022 indicates a reversal of this trend, with the white population increasing to 71% and the Black population decreasing to 15%. This shift has moved Pumpkin Hill back into the White Majority category, albeit with more diversity than a decade ago. The emergence of a multiracial population (7% in 2022) and a small Asian presence (2%) suggests that the neighborhood is becoming more diverse, though at a slower pace than in previous years.
The median income in Pumpkin Hill has shown considerable volatility over the years, potentially correlating with the demographic changes. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $98,655 in 2019. This period coincided with increasing racial diversity in the neighborhood.
In 2020, there was a significant drop in median income to $81,487. However, 2021 saw a sharp rebound to $103,861, the highest recorded in the dataset. This economic recovery coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (27%) and the lowest percentage of white residents (62%) in the observed period.
The most recent data for 2022 shows another decrease in median income to $81,485, aligning with the demographic shift back towards a higher white population percentage. This fluctuation suggests a complex relationship between racial composition and economic factors in the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in Pumpkin Hill reflect broader trends seen in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity has been a common theme over the past decade. However, the recent reversal towards a higher white population percentage is somewhat atypical.
The median income in Pumpkin Hill has consistently remained above the national median, even during its lowest points. This suggests that despite demographic changes, the neighborhood has maintained its status as a relatively affluent area.
The significant population growth from 2019 to 2022 (nearly 50% increase) is particularly notable and outpaces the general growth trends seen in many U.S. cities. This rapid growth could be indicative of new housing developments or changing perceptions of the neighborhood's desirability.
Pumpkin Hill presents a case of a neighborhood in transition, with demographic and economic indicators that do not always move in predictable patterns. The community has shown resilience in maintaining relatively high income levels despite fluctuations, and its recent population growth suggests it remains an attractive location for new residents. Future years will reveal whether the most recent shift back towards a White Majority is a temporary fluctuation or the beginning of a new trend in this neighborhood.
