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Demographic Shifts in Craven Neighborhood: From White Majority to Majority-Minority
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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 Craven neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has transformed from a predominantly white area to a majority-minority community over the past decade. As of 2022, Craven has a population of 8,553 and a median income of $60,586. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic changes, particularly in its racial composition.
In 2013, Craven was classified as having a white majority, with 63% of the population identifying as white. By 2018, the neighborhood had shifted to a moderate diversity classification, with white residents comprising 55% of the population, black residents 24%, and Hispanic residents 15%. The most significant change occurred between 2020 and 2022, when Craven transitioned into a majority-minority community.
The Hispanic population increased from 13% in 2020 to 24% in 2022, while the black population decreased from 19% to 10%. This shift suggests a transitional community status, with the Hispanic population showing the most significant growth. The demographic changes in Craven correlate with fluctuations in median income.
From 2013 to 2017, as the neighborhood became more diverse, there was a decline in median income from $56,447 to $48,515. However, as the Hispanic population grew more rapidly from 2017 onwards, there was a general upward trend in median income, reaching $66,110 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $60,586 in 2022. The population of Craven has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations.
The demographic shifts observed in Craven align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and growing Hispanic populations are common. The economic recovery and subsequent growth in median income from 2017 onwards may reflect national economic trends following the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis.
The transition to a majority-minority status in Craven is noteworthy, as it represents a microcosm of demographic changes occurring in many parts of Florida and the broader Sunbelt region. The rapid growth of the Hispanic population in particular mirrors trends seen in many urban areas across the southern United States. Craven has evolved from a predominantly white neighborhood to a diverse, majority-minority community over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, with recent years showing economic growth alongside increasing diversity.
