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Demographic Transition in Northwood Shores: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northwood Shores, a neighborhood in West Palm Beach, Florida, has experienced a demographic transition from low diversity to moderate diversity between 2013 and 2022. The population of 2,637 in 2022 showed a shift from a white majority of 68% in 2013 to a white plurality of 58% in 2022. This change was accompanied by an increase in the Black population from 7% to 17% and fluctuations in the Hispanic population.
The neighborhood's median income fluctuated during this period. It increased from 2013 to 2019, reaching a peak of $117,232. However, a sharp decline occurred in 2020, with the median income dropping to $94,984. By 2022, it had further decreased to $89,685, the lowest in the recorded period.
These demographic shifts in Northwood Shores align with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States, where historically white-majority neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. This trend is particularly evident in Florida, which has experienced significant demographic changes due to migration patterns and changing birth rates among different racial groups.
The economic fluctuations, especially the sharp decline post-2019, are likely influenced by both local factors and national economic trends, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the continued decline in median income through 2022, while many areas were recovering economically, suggests that local factors, possibly related to the demographic shifts, may be influencing Northwood Shores' economic trajectory.
Northwood Shores has transformed from a low-diversity, white-majority neighborhood to a moderately diverse community with a white plurality over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant economic changes, highlighting the relationship between demographic shifts and economic conditions in evolving urban neighborhoods.
