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Demographic Transition in Crossroads Area: From Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Crossroads Area neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, is classified as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 65% of the neighborhood, with Black residents at 10%, Hispanic residents at 9%, and those identifying as two or more races at 14%. The median income in 2022 was $49,193. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in its population over the past decade.
Over the past decade, the Crossroads Area has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity with a 66% white population. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the community became more diverse. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 3% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The white population decreased slightly from 66% to 65%. The Black population fluctuated, peaking at 13% in 2013 and stabilizing at 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 9-16% throughout the decade.
The neighborhood's economic landscape has improved in correlation with its increasing diversity. The median income increased from $36,360 in 2013 to $49,193 in 2022, a 35% increase. The most significant income increase occurred between 2017 and 2018, coinciding with a period of increased racial diversity. The population fluctuated, decreasing from 1,600 in 2013 to 1,124 in 2019, then increasing to 1,458 in 2022.
The trends observed in the Crossroads Area align with broader national patterns. The increasing racial diversity in urban areas, particularly growth in multiracial populations, reflects the 2020 U.S. Census findings of a more diverse America. The rise in median income, especially post-2017, corresponds with the national economic recovery and growth period following the 2008 recession. The fluctuation in population, with a recent uptick, may mirror trends seen in other mid-sized cities experiencing urban revitalization and increased interest in city living among younger, more diverse populations.
The Crossroads Area exemplifies a Transitional Community, evolving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This demographic shift, coupled with significant economic improvements, suggests a neighborhood in flux, potentially benefiting from broader urban renewal trends while facing the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid change and diversification.
