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Demographic Shifts in San Jose, Jacksonville: From White 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
San Jose, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality, now classified as a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 6,430 and a median income of $36,205.
The Hispanic population increased to 35% by 2022, while the White population decreased. The Black population declined from 27% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Asian population remained stable at 1-3%, and those identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 7% to 3%.
Economic trends in San Jose have fluctuated alongside demographic shifts. The median income dropped from $36,625 in 2013 to $28,550 in 2014, then rose to $41,204 in 2021, before declining to $36,205 in 2022. These economic changes may have both influenced and been influenced by the demographic transitions in the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in San Jose align with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States. The growing Hispanic population reflects national patterns of increased Hispanic representation in various communities. The transition from a White Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality is indicative of changing urban demographics in many Sunbelt cities.
Economic fluctuations experienced by San Jose are common in transitional communities. Many neighborhoods undergoing significant demographic changes often experience periods of economic adjustment as the local economy adapts to new residents and changing consumer patterns.
San Jose's population has decreased slightly over the decade, from 7,292 in 2010 to 6,430 in 2022. This could be due to various factors, including housing market changes, urban development patterns, or broader migration trends affecting Jacksonville as a whole.
San Jose's evolution over the past decade exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics and economics. As a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity, it reflects broader national trends towards increased racial and ethnic diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's transition from a White Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality, combined with its economic fluctuations, provides an example of the challenges and opportunities faced by many changing urban communities in the United States.
