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Lake Lucerne, Miami Gardens: A Study of Black Majority and Racial Demographics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Lucerne, a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida, is characterized as a Black Majority community with a median income of $36,539 as of 2022. The area exhibits Low Diversity, with the Black population comprising 76% of residents. Lake Lucerne is part of Miami Gardens, which is the largest predominantly African-American city in Florida and home to Hard Rock Stadium.
Over the past decade, Lake Lucerne has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity with 93% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, the percentage decreased to 76%, indicating a trend towards slightly increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown significant growth, increasing from 5% in 2013 to 16% in 2022.
The median income in Lake Lucerne has shown a positive trend over the decade, rising from $27,399 in 2013 to $36,539 in 2022, an increase of about 33%. This economic improvement coincides with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood. A significant jump in median income occurred between 2015 and 2016, from $27,797 to $35,431, which coincided with a sharp decrease in the Black population percentage and an increase in the Hispanic population.
The demographic shifts in Lake Lucerne mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally African-American neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification, often led by growing Hispanic populations. This trend is particularly notable in South Florida.
The economic improvements in Lake Lucerne, while positive, have not kept pace with national averages. This suggests that while the area is experiencing some positive economic changes, it may still face challenges related to income inequality and economic opportunity compared to more affluent areas of Miami-Dade County and the broader United States.
Lake Lucerne represents a community in slow transition. While it remains a Black Majority area with relatively Low Diversity, there are signs of gradual demographic shifts and economic improvements. These changes may bring both opportunities and challenges as the neighborhood continues to evolve in the coming years.
