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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Hogan Neighborhood, Jacksonville
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Hogan neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, exhibits characteristics of a "Transitional Community" with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 625 and a median income of $32,815. Hogan has undergone a rapid transformation from a predominantly white area to one with increasing racial diversity over the past decade.
In 2013, Hogan was categorized as having a "White Majority" with 78% of the population identifying as white. This categorization persisted, even increasing to "Low Diversity" in 2015 and 2016 with white residents comprising 87% and 85% of the population, respectively. A significant shift began around 2017, transitioning the neighborhood from a "White Majority" to a "White Plurality" as the percentage of white residents decreased to 77%. By 2021, Hogan had become a "Majority-Minority" community. The most recent data from 2022 shows white residents comprising 42% of the population, Hispanic residents 34%, and Black residents 20%.
The demographic shifts in Hogan correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2016, when the neighborhood was predominantly white, median income rose from $45,772 to $63,768. As racial diversity increased, there was a decline in median income. By 2017, when the community began transitioning to a "White Plurality," the median income had dropped to $34,183. As of 2022, with the neighborhood classified as "Majority-Minority," the median income stands at $32,815, lower than a decade ago.
The demographic shifts observed in Hogan reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rapidity of this change is noteworthy. Many U.S. cities have experienced gradual increases in diversity over decades, but Hogan's transformation from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community in a few years is unusually swift.
The correlation between increasing diversity and decreasing median income warrants further investigation. While neighborhoods undergoing rapid demographic changes often experience economic fluctuations, the sustained decrease in median income suggests potential challenges in economic integration and opportunity for new community members.
The population of Hogan has decreased from 833 in 2010 to 625 in 2022. This population decline, coupled with demographic and economic changes, may indicate broader urban planning or socio-economic issues affecting the neighborhood.
Hogan presents a case study of rapid demographic transition and its potential economic impacts. The neighborhood's evolution from a homogeneous "White Majority" to a diverse "Majority-Minority" community in a decade reflects accelerated versions of demographic shifts occurring across many American cities. The accompanying economic challenges highlight the need for targeted policies and community initiatives to ensure equitable opportunities and integration for all residents in such rapidly changing environments.
