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Demographic Shifts in Gilmore Neighborhood: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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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 Gilmore neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, currently exhibits a White Majority demographic profile, with 70% of the population identifying as white in 2022. This neighborhood has undergone significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a state of Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. With a median income of $84,714 in 2022, Gilmore represents an upper-middle-class enclave within Jacksonville. Gilmore is known for its proximity to the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens.
In 2013, Gilmore was categorized as having Low Diversity, with 84% of the population identifying as white. Over the next decade, the neighborhood experienced a gradual but significant shift towards greater diversity. By 2017, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification, with the white population decreasing to 67% and notable increases in Black (21%) and Asian (4%) populations.
The years 2018-2020 saw further diversification, with the neighborhood briefly approaching High Diversity status. In 2020, no single racial group exceeded 70% of the population, and three groups (White, Black, and Two or More Races) each represented over 10% of the population. However, by 2022, there was a slight reversal of this trend, with the white population increasing to 70%, returning the neighborhood to a White Majority classification, albeit with more diversity than a decade earlier.
This demographic evolution suggests that Gilmore could be classified as a Transitional Community, particularly given the significant increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022) and the growing Hispanic population (from 5% to 8% over the same period).
The median income in Gilmore has fluctuated considerably over the past decade, showing no clear correlation with demographic shifts. In 2013, the median income was $90,760, rising to a peak of $107,191 in 2018 – coinciding with the period of greatest racial diversity. However, income levels then declined, reaching $84,714 in 2022, despite a slight reversal in diversity trends.
The population of Gilmore has remained relatively stable, oscillating between about 900 and 1,300 residents. This suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to existing residents' changing self-identification or targeted in-migration rather than large-scale population turnover.
The demographic shifts observed in Gilmore align with broader national trends towards increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The growth in multiracial identification is consistent with national patterns, as the 2020 U.S. Census showed a significant increase in people identifying as multiracial.
Gilmore's income levels remain well above the national median household income (which was about $70,784 in 2021), indicating that it remains an affluent area despite recent income fluctuations. The neighborhood's ability to maintain high income levels while becoming more diverse is noteworthy and may reflect a pattern of affluent diversity seen in some other upscale suburban communities across the United States.
Gilmore presents a case of a transitional community that has moved from low to moderate diversity over the past decade, while maintaining its status as an upper-middle-class neighborhood. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increased racial diversity, particularly in suburban areas, but Gilmore's sustained affluence sets it apart from many other diversifying communities.
