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Demographic Shifts in Sunset Ridge: From White Majority 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
Sunset Ridge, a neighborhood in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has transitioned from a White Majority community to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population increased from 6,087 to 7,152 during this period, with a median income of $66,119 in 2022. Sunset Ridge is located near the Lake Worth Beach Golf Club.
The racial composition of Sunset Ridge has changed significantly over the past decade. In 2013, the white population comprised 55% of the neighborhood. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 32%. Conversely, the Hispanic population grew from 31% in 2013 to 43% in 2022, becoming the largest ethnic group in the area. The black population also increased from 11% to 21% during the same period.
Economic trends in Sunset Ridge show fluctuations in median income. The median income was $64,522 in 2013 and increased slightly to $66,119 in 2022. However, there were notable variations between these years, with a peak of $92,521 in 2021 and a low of $61,353 in 2020.
The demographic shifts observed in Sunset Ridge align with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increasing Hispanic population reflects national trends, as the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the country over the past decade. The transition from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community is consistent with changes observed in many other American cities and suburbs, particularly in diverse states like Florida.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, may be related to the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many communities across the U.S. experienced similar economic volatility during this period.
Sunset Ridge exemplifies a Transitional Community, evolving from a White Majority area to a diverse Majority-Minority neighborhood with a strong Hispanic presence. This demographic shift, coupled with a growing population and fluctuating but generally stable median income, suggests a dynamic community adapting to changing social and economic conditions. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas, particularly in regions with historically significant immigrant populations like Florida.
