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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Broward Islands, Jacksonville
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Broward Islands neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrates a "Low Diversity" demographic profile, with a white majority comprising 79% of the population as of 2022. This coastal community has experienced notable demographic and economic shifts over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Broward Islands transitioned from an extremely homogeneous "Low Diversity" community to a slightly more diverse, but still predominantly white area. The neighborhood has shown signs of becoming a "Transitional Community," particularly from 2017 onwards, with increasing representation from Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial residents.
The demographic shifts correlate with significant changes in median income. From 2013 to 2016, median income fluctuated between $50,000 and $61,000, coinciding with the period of highest racial homogeneity. As diversity slightly increased from 2017 to 2019, median income rose to a range of $68,000 to $73,000. The period of most rapid diversification from 2020 to 2022 saw a dramatic increase in median income, peaking at $106,147 in 2021 before settling at $93,871 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Broward Islands reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and traditionally homogeneous communities. The dramatic increase in median income sets this neighborhood apart, suggesting it may be attracting affluent professionals from diverse backgrounds. The rapid increase in median income far outpaces national averages, indicating that Broward Islands may be experiencing a unique form of gentrification, where increased diversity is accompanied by significant wealth influx.
The population growth from 490 in 2019 to 784 in 2022 supports the idea of rapid development and in-migration, likely driven by high-income individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Broward Islands remains a predominantly white, "Low Diversity" community, but shows clear signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This transition is characterized by substantial economic growth, suggesting a trend of affluent diversification. The neighborhood's evolution offers a case study of how exclusive coastal communities can change demographically while simultaneously increasing in affluence.
