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Demographic Transformation of Engelwood Park: Hispanic Majority and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Engelwood Park, a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, represents a Racial Majority community with a Hispanic population of 68% as of 2022. This area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a Moderate Diversity community to its current Hispanic-majority status. The median income of Engelwood Park was $51,647 in 2022, indicating economic growth in recent years.
In 2013, Engelwood Park was categorized as a Moderate Diversity community, with Hispanic (57%), White (26%), and Black (11%) populations. Over the next decade, the neighborhood transitioned towards a Hispanic Majority. By 2017, the community had become a Majority-Minority area, with the Hispanic population reaching 65%. This trend continued, solidifying into a Hispanic Majority by 2021, with 69% of the population identifying as Hispanic.
The White population declined from 26% in 2013 to 19% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7% and 12% throughout the decade. Other racial groups, including Asian and multiracial populations, maintained a minor presence, collectively representing less than 5% of the total population.
The demographic shifts in Engelwood Park coincided with economic changes. In 2013, the median income was $35,631. As the Hispanic population grew, there was an initial decline in median income, reaching $32,845 in 2015. From 2016 onwards, the neighborhood experienced an economic upswing. By 2020, the median income had risen to $51,703, a 57% increase from 2015. This economic growth continued, with the median income stabilizing around $51,000 in 2022.
The population of Engelwood Park grew from 9,182 in 2013 to 10,516 in 2022, suggesting increased attractiveness to new residents, particularly within the Hispanic community.
The demographic shifts observed in Engelwood Park align with trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in states with large Hispanic populations like Florida. The growth of the Hispanic population in Engelwood Park outpaces the national average, which saw the Hispanic population grow from 16.3% in 2010 to 18.7% in 2020.
The economic growth in Engelwood Park is noteworthy when compared to national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2015 and 2020 (adjusted for inflation), Engelwood Park saw an increase of over 50% in the same period. This suggests that the neighborhood's economic development has been robust, possibly driven by the influx of new residents and changing community dynamics.
Engelwood Park's transformation from a Moderate Diversity community to a Hispanic Majority area over the past decade has been accompanied by economic growth. This evolution reflects broader demographic shifts occurring in many urban areas across the United States, but the extent of economic improvement in Engelwood Park is remarkable. These changes have implications for local businesses, cultural institutions, and community services, as they adapt to serve a predominantly Hispanic population with increasing economic resources.
