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Demographic Study of Countryside Northridge: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Countryside Northridge Homeowners Association in Clearwater, Florida, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a predominant White population (81% in 2022). The neighborhood has maintained a stable population of approximately 2,200 residents over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $79,563, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status.
From 2013 to 2019, the White population decreased from 84% to 72%, while the Hispanic population increased from 13% to 16%. This trend suggested a potential shift towards a "Transitional Community" status. However, from 2020 to 2022, this trend reversed, with the White population increasing to 81%, reinforcing the "Low Diversity" categorization.
The median income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $66,259 in 2013 to $79,563 in 2022, representing a 20% increase over the decade. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2019) coincided with a steady increase in median income, reaching a peak of $80,867 in 2019. The slight reversal in diversity from 2020-2022 corresponded with a minor fluctuation in median income, which remained relatively stable around $79,000.
The demographic trends in Countryside Northridge differ from broader national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many similar suburban communities across the U.S. have experienced more significant shifts towards "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" over the same period.
The economic growth in the neighborhood aligns with national trends of increasing median incomes in suburban areas, particularly in regions with strong job markets. However, the stability of the racial composition, especially the recent reinforcement of the White majority, is less common in comparable communities nationwide.
This analysis indicates that Countryside Northridge Homeowners Association has maintained a relatively stable demographic and economic profile over the past decade, with only minor fluctuations. The community's resistance to significant demographic changes, despite economic growth, could be indicative of factors such as established community norms, local housing policies, or specific neighborhood characteristics that appeal to a particular demographic.
