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Demographic Shifts in the Gardens Neighborhood: From White Plurality 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 Gardens neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Florida, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Plurality to a Majority-Minority status. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,638 and a median income of $56,747.
In 2013, the Gardens had a White Plurality, with whites comprising 45% of the population, followed by blacks at 34%. By 2022, the neighborhood had transitioned to a Majority-Minority status. Hispanic residents became the largest group at 37%, followed by Black residents at 27% and White residents at 24%. This shift represents a significant change in the neighborhood's racial composition over a relatively short period.
The community has shown signs of increasing diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more mixed population. This change, along with the growth in the Hispanic population, suggests that the Gardens is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
The median income in the Gardens has fluctuated over the past decade. It started at $48,405 in 2013, reached a low of $41,677 in 2015, and peaked at $65,699 in 2021. The most recent data for 2022 shows a median income of $56,747, which is higher than the 2013 level but represents a decrease from the previous year.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The period of lowest median income (2015-2017) coincides with the neighborhood's transition from a White Plurality to a more diverse composition. As the community stabilized into its new demographic makeup, incomes began to rise again, potentially reflecting the economic integration of new resident groups.
The demographic changes in the Gardens mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in Florida. The growth of the Hispanic population and the increase in multiracial residents reflect national demographic shifts. Florida has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population over the past decade, with many cities experiencing similar transitions to Majority-Minority status.
The economic fluctuations in the Gardens are not uncommon in areas undergoing rapid demographic change. The recent upward trend in median income, despite a slight dip in 2022, suggests that the neighborhood may be stabilizing economically as it settles into its new demographic composition.
The Gardens neighborhood in Pompano Beach exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in contemporary America. Its transition from a White Plurality to a Majority-Minority community with increasing diversity reflects broader national trends and highlights the ongoing evolution of American cities. The economic fluctuations accompanying these changes underscore the complex interplay between demographic shifts and economic outcomes in urban neighborhoods.
