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Demographic Shifts in Ybor City: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ybor City, a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, maintains a "Majority-Minority" community status with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 3,572 and a median income of $30,115. Ybor City's Cuban heritage and history as the "Cigar Capital of the World" have influenced its demographic composition.
Over the past decade, Ybor City has experienced significant demographic changes. From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood consistently maintained its "Majority-Minority" status, but the composition within this category evolved. In 2013, the community showed a "Moderate Diversity" profile with a Black plurality (48%) and a significant Hispanic population (41%). By 2022, while still "Moderate Diversity," the neighborhood shifted towards a Black majority (51%), with the Hispanic population decreasing to 32%.
The White population fluctuated between 9% and 19% over the decade, settling at 15% in 2022. Other racial groups, including Asians, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders, maintained minimal representation throughout the period.
The economic landscape of Ybor City has shown notable changes correlating with its demographic shifts. Median income increased from $25,613 in 2013 to $30,115 in 2022, representing a 17.6% growth over the decade. This income growth coincided with a gradual increase in the White population percentage from 2013 to 2018. The population decreased from 4,625 in 2013 to 3,572 in 2022, a 22.8% decline. The peak median income of $33,742 in 2021 corresponded with a slight increase in the Black population percentage.
The persistent "Majority-Minority" status of Ybor City aligns with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States. The neighborhood's median income, while growing, remains below the national median. The decreasing population amidst rising incomes could indicate a gentrification process. The maintenance of a strong Black and Hispanic presence, despite economic changes, suggests a resilient cultural identity in Ybor City.
Ybor City's demographic evolution over the past decade reflects a complex interplay of racial dynamics and economic factors. While maintaining its diverse character, the neighborhood has experienced shifts in its racial composition, coupled with economic growth but also population decline. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and equitable development in this historically significant Tampa neighborhood.
