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Demographic Shifts in Carol City North: From Black Majority to Increasing Hispanic Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Carol City North, a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida, represents a Majority-Minority community with a Black majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 5,570 and a median income of $45,650. Carol City North's demographic landscape has been shifting significantly over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Carol City North has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity, with the Black population comprising 85% of residents. By 2022, while still maintaining a Black majority at 55%, the Hispanic population has grown to 44%. This shift indicates a transition from a Low Diversity community to one approaching High Diversity. The growth of the Hispanic population, from 13% in 2013 to 44% in 2022, suggests that Carol City North is a Transitional Community.
These demographic shifts have corresponded with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $38,948 to $45,650, representing a 17.2% growth. This growth was not linear. The neighborhood experienced its highest median income in 2021 at $49,711, before seeing a decline in 2022.
The population has seen fluctuations, dropping from 5,257 in 2010 to 4,588 in 2014, before climbing to 5,570 in 2022. This resurgence in population coincides with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the changing demographic makeup may be attracting new residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Carol City North reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southeast. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with national trends, where the Hispanic community has been one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the country.
The economic fluctuations, including the peak in median income in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. Many communities across the U.S. experienced similar patterns during this period.
Carol City North exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Black community with Low Diversity to a more diverse, Majority-Minority area with a growing Hispanic population. This demographic evolution, coupled with modest economic growth, suggests a community in flux. The neighborhood's ability to navigate this transition while maintaining community cohesion and economic stability will be crucial for its future development.
