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Demographic Shifts in Alandco: From White Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Alandco, a neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, Alandco has a population of 2,033 and a median income of $68,597.
In 2013, Alandco was classified as a White Majority community, with 52% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, the white population decreased to 46%, while the Hispanic population increased from 38% to 42%. This shift established a Hispanic Plurality in the neighborhood. Concurrently, there were increases in the Black and Asian populations, contributing to the area's new classification as a Moderate Diversity community.
The community experienced a Transitional period between 2017 and 2022, marked by notable increases in Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations, while the white population declined. This trend indicates a move towards increasing diversity, aligning with broader national patterns of demographic change in urban areas.
The demographic shifts in Alandco have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The median income was $57,093 in 2013 and peaked at $68,597 in 2022, representing a 20% increase over the decade. However, this growth was not linear, with significant drops in 2017 ($48,993) and 2021 ($42,531). These fluctuations may reflect economic challenges or changes in the neighborhood's composition.
Alandco's population has also seen notable changes, decreasing from 3,206 in 2010 to 2,033 in 2022, a reduction of about 37%. This population decline, coupled with the increasing diversity and overall rise in median income, suggests a complex interplay of factors such as gentrification, changing housing preferences, or shifts in local economic opportunities.
The demographic changes in Alandco mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and shifts in racial composition have become common. The growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of Hispanic population growth in many regions.
The economic fluctuations, including the significant drop in median income in 2021 followed by a sharp increase in 2022, may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery, which affected many communities nationwide.
The transition from a White Majority to a more diverse community with a Hispanic Plurality is indicative of changing urban demographics seen in many parts of Florida and other diverse states. This shift can influence local businesses, cultural offerings, and community services to adapt to a more diverse population.
Alandco's evolution over the past decade from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality reflects broader demographic trends seen in many urban areas. The accompanying economic fluctuations and population changes suggest a neighborhood in transition, potentially facing both the challenges and opportunities that come with increasing diversity and changing economic conditions.
