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Demographic Transition in Secret Cove: 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
Secret Cove, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, has undergone a significant demographic transformation from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the white population constituted 62% of the total, but by 2022, this figure decreased to 45%. Concurrently, there were substantial increases in the Asian and Black populations.
The transition was gradual and consistent. Around 2019-2020, Secret Cove became a Transitional Community as the white population fell below 55%. By 2022, the neighborhood achieved Moderate Diversity status, with White, Asian, and Black populations each representing over 15% of the total.
These demographic shifts occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked at $85,950 in 2018, then dropped to $69,412 in 2020, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic and the period of most rapid demographic change. Despite these fluctuations, the median income has generally remained high, reaching $84,228 in 2021 before settling at $71,240 in 2022.
The demographic evolution of Secret Cove aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have transitioned from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, particularly with growth in Asian and Hispanic populations. However, Secret Cove's maintenance of a relatively high median income throughout this transition is somewhat unique.
Secret Cove experienced population fluctuations over the past decade. The population peaked at 7,331 residents in 2017 before declining to 6,689 in 2022. This decline could be related to urban migration patterns observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, where some suburban areas experienced population losses due to increased geographic flexibility enabled by remote work.
In conclusion, Secret Cove's transformation from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade, while maintaining a relatively high median income, exemplifies changing suburban demographics in the United States. This evolution indicates a community in transition, potentially presenting new opportunities and challenges as it adapts to a more diverse population base.
