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Demographic Shifts in Duvall Street: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Duvall Street, Key West, Florida, is a White Majority neighborhood with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 62% of residents, with Hispanic (20%) and Black (12%) populations also present. The area is a major tourist attraction in Key West, known for its bars, restaurants, and shops.
Over the past decade, Duvall Street has transitioned in its racial composition. In 2013, it was a White Majority area with low diversity, with whites making up 65% of the population. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority status, the area shifted towards Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 10% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. The white population decreased slightly (from 65% to 62%) and the Black population decreased more substantially (from 23% to 12%). A multi-racial category (5% in 2022) emerged, contributing to increased diversity.
The median income in Duvall Street has fluctuated over the years, with an overall increasing trend. In 2013, the median income was $54,391, rising to $63,505 in 2021, before dropping to $55,595 in 2022. This general upward trend in income correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 580 and 760 residents over the decade.
The demographic shifts observed in Duvall Street align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects national demographic trends, where the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing segments.
The economic fluctuations, especially the recent drop in median income in 2022, might reflect broader economic challenges faced nationwide, such as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent inflation.
Duvall Street has evolved from a predominantly White Majority area with low diversity to a more moderately diverse community over the past decade. This transition, coupled with overall economic growth, suggests a neighborhood in flux, potentially becoming more reflective of the broader demographic makeup of urban America while maintaining its character as a key tourist destination in Key West.
