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Demographic Stability and Low Diversity in Edgewood Manor: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Jacksonville
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Edgewood Manor, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, exhibits low diversity with a significant Black majority. As of 2022, 94% of the population identifies as Black, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income of $36,777 in 2022 is below the national median. Edgewood Manor has maintained this demographic composition consistently over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Edgewood Manor has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the Black population comprising over 90% of residents throughout this period. There have been minimal fluctuations in this demographic makeup, with the Black population percentage ranging from 92% to 98%. In 2022, small percentages of Hispanic (1%), Native American (2%), and other racial groups emerged, which were not present in earlier years.
The median income in Edgewood Manor has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From $24,634 in 2015, it rose to $36,781 in 2020, then slightly decreased to $36,777 in 2022. This overall upward trend in income suggests a gradual economic improvement for the neighborhood. The periods of income growth do not correlate with significant changes in racial demographics.
The population of Edgewood Manor has decreased slightly over the decade, from 2,520 in 2013 to 2,200 in 2022. This modest decline, coupled with the relative stability in racial composition, suggests that while some residents may be leaving, they are largely being replaced by others of similar racial background.
The persistent low diversity of Edgewood Manor contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The stability of Edgewood Manor's demographics might indicate strong community cohesion but could also reflect economic or social barriers to integration.
The neighborhood's median income, while showing improvement, remains below the national median. This economic disparity, combined with the racial homogeneity, suggests that Edgewood Manor may be experiencing some level of socio-economic isolation from broader city trends.
The slight increase in diversity observed in 2022 data could be the beginning of a Transitional Community phase, albeit at a much slower pace than typically observed in urban neighborhoods undergoing demographic shifts.
Edgewood Manor presents a case of demographic stability in an era of urban change. While showing signs of economic improvement, it remains a predominantly Black, low-income neighborhood. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether the recent hints of increased diversity herald a broader transition or if the neighborhood will maintain its current demographic character.
