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Demographic Transition in Cresthaven: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cresthaven, a neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Florida, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a transitional character. As of 2022, the community has a population of 8,275 and a median income of $51,651. The community comprises 37% White, 30% Hispanic, 17% Black, and 9% residents identifying as two or more races.
Over the past decade, Cresthaven has transformed from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, 52% of the population identified as White, decreasing to 37% by 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable between 23-32% over the decade. The Black population has varied, peaking at 25% in 2015-2016 before settling at 17% in 2022. Residents identifying as Asian or two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 15% in 2022.
The demographic changes have occurred alongside economic fluctuations. The median income increased from $46,380 in 2013 to $51,651 in 2022, an 11% rise. There was a decline from 2013 to 2018, with the median income dropping to $43,278, before a significant rebound starting in 2019. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations.
The demographic shifts in Cresthaven align with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The decrease in the White majority and increase in diversity, particularly the growth in multiracial identification, mirrors national trends reported in the 2020 Census.
The economic trajectory of Cresthaven, with its recent upward trend in median income, is somewhat more positive than national averages. Cresthaven's recovery and growth in median income, especially since 2019, indicate a potentially more robust local economy.
Cresthaven exemplifies a community in transition, moving from a predominantly White area to one of increasing diversity. This demographic shift, coupled with recent economic improvements, suggests a neighborhood that is evolving. The challenge for local policymakers and community leaders will be to ensure that this diversity is embraced and that economic opportunities continue to expand for all residents, maintaining the positive trajectory of both social integration and economic growth.
