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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Jacksonville's Dinsmore Neighborhood: 2013-2022
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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 Dinsmore neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, Dinsmore is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community. The population comprises 39% White, 31% Black, 15% Hispanic, and 13% Asian residents. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $54,581. Dinsmore has historical significance as a former railroad town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over the past decade, Dinsmore's racial composition has transformed notably. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Plurality" with 52% of the population identifying as White. By 2017, it shifted to a "Black Plurality" with 52% of the population identifying as Black. From 2018 to 2022, Dinsmore evolved into a "Moderate Diversity" community. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Hispanic population emerged and grew from 0% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Black population decreased from its peak of 52% in 2017 to 31% in 2022. The White population fluctuated, ultimately settling at 39% in 2022.
The median income in Dinsmore has fluctuated over the years, correlating with demographic changes. In 2013, when the community had a White Plurality, the median income peaked at $62,886. As the community transitioned to a Black Plurality around 2016-2017, the median income decreased, dropping to $40,743 in 2016. Since then, the income has rebounded, coinciding with the shift towards greater diversity. In 2022, the median income was $54,581, representing a significant recovery from the 2016 low point.
The demographic shifts observed in Dinsmore align with broader trends seen in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity has become common. The growth of Asian and Hispanic populations reflects national trends of increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities. The economic fluctuations in Dinsmore may indicate broader economic challenges faced by many American communities during this period, including the aftereffects of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recovery. The recent upward trend in median income suggests economic resilience in the face of demographic change.
Dinsmore's evolution from a community with a clear racial plurality to one of moderate diversity, coupled with its economic resilience, illustrates a neighborhood in transition. These changes likely reflect broader societal shifts towards increased diversity and economic adaptation in American suburbs. The community's ability to maintain a relatively stable population size throughout these changes suggests a degree of social cohesion and adaptability that may contribute to its future development.
