Loading Content...
Demographic Transition in Marietta: From Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Marietta, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population decreased from 3,146 to 2,298 during this period, while the median income increased from $54,324 to $56,894. In 2013, Marietta had a White Majority (73% white), but by 2022, it shifted to a White Plurality (69% white) with increased representation of Hispanic (11%), Two or More Races (10%), and Black (9%) populations.
The demographic shift in Marietta may be attributed to increased immigration, internal migration patterns, changing housing affordability, and economic opportunities attracting diverse populations. The transition to moderate diversity coincided with periods of both economic growth and decline, with the most significant income increase occurring between 2020 and 2021.
The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income suggests that the demographic shift may have contributed positively to the neighborhood's economic vitality. However, the declining population raises questions about affordability and potential displacement that may require further investigation.
Marietta's demographic changes align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past decade. The economic resilience of Marietta, as evidenced by its rising median income despite population decline, is notable.
The neighborhood's evolution from a Low Diversity, White Majority community to a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity reflects broader demographic changes occurring across the United States. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income suggests that this demographic shift may be contributing positively to the neighborhood's economic vitality.
