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Duckpond Neighborhood: From Moderate to Low Diversity with Increasing White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Duckpond neighborhood in Gainesville, Florida, represents a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. In 2022, 86% of its population identified as white. The median income was $53,961 in 2022, reflecting a moderate economic status. Duckpond is known for its historic charm, featuring many well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century homes.
Over the past decade, Duckpond has maintained its status as a White Majority community. A trend towards lower diversity has been observed. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a 23% Black population and a 66% white majority. By 2022, it transitioned to Low Diversity, with the white population increasing to 86% and other racial groups decreasing in representation.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $32,317, which increased by 67% to $53,961 in 2022. This rise in income levels aligns with the increasing white majority and could indicate more affluent residents moving into the area. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 2,600 and 3,000 residents.
The trends observed in Duckpond mirror broader national patterns of gentrification in historic urban neighborhoods. Many cities across the United States have seen similar processes where historically diverse, often lower-income neighborhoods with attractive historic architecture become increasingly white and affluent over time.
The extent of the demographic shift in Duckpond is pronounced. While many gentrifying neighborhoods maintain some level of diversity, Duckpond's transition to 86% white is notable. The income growth in Duckpond outpaces national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10-15% between 2013 and 2022 (accounting for inflation), Duckpond's 67% increase is substantially higher, indicating a more dramatic economic transformation.
Duckpond has undergone a significant demographic and economic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to one of low diversity with a strong white majority. This change has been accompanied by substantial increases in median income, suggesting a process of gentrification that has reshaped the neighborhood's character and resident base.
