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Demographic Transition in Brown Island: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brown Island, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had a white majority population of 67%. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 57%, no longer constituting a majority. The neighborhood transitioned from a "White Majority" classification to a "Moderate Diversity" classification during this period.
The most notable change was the increase in the "two or more races" category, which rose from 1% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The black population remained relatively stable at around 20%, while there was a slight increase in Hispanic residents. These changes transformed Brown Island into a more diverse community.
The median income in Brown Island remained relatively stable, increasing from $72,765 in 2013 to $77,390 in 2022, representing a 6.4% increase over nine years. The income peaked in 2015 at $80,414 and subsequently experienced some volatility.
The population of Brown Island grew significantly, more than doubling from 236 in 2013 to 667 in 2022. This rapid growth coincided with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood, suggesting an influx of new residents from various racial backgrounds.
The demographic shifts in Brown Island reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The growth in the multi-racial population aligns with national data showing a significant increase in people identifying as multi-racial in the 2020 Census.
The median income in Brown Island remains above the national median, indicating that the neighborhood has maintained its economic standing despite demographic changes. This suggests that the increasing diversity has not led to economic displacement.
The stability in median income coupled with increasing diversity could indicate that Brown Island is attracting a mix of middle to upper-middle-class residents from various racial backgrounds. This trend differs from some gentrification patterns where increasing property values can lead to the displacement of long-term residents.
Brown Island exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a predominantly white area to one of "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This transition has been characterized by a significant increase in multi-racial residents and a growing population overall, while maintaining economic stability. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increased diversity, particularly in urban areas, and suggest that Brown Island is becoming a more inclusive and heterogeneous community while retaining its economic character.
