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Racial Composition and Demographic Shifts in East Grand Neighborhood, New Port Richey
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The East Grand neighborhood in New Port Richey, Florida, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority based on 2022 racial composition data. The neighborhood has a population of 425 residents and a median income of $45,152 as of 2022. East Grand is likely a waterfront community due to its location in New Port Richey, which is known for its coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
Over the past decade, East Grand has experienced notable demographic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood maintained a Low Diversity status with a strong White Majority exceeding 80%. Between 2017 and 2021, a shift towards Moderate Diversity occurred, with the White population decreasing to approximately 70-75% and increases in Black and Hispanic populations. In 2022, the community reverted to a Low Diversity status with a White Majority of 83%. These fluctuations suggest that East Grand could be classified as a Transitional Community.
The median income in East Grand has shown overall growth from 2013 to 2022, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2015, there was a substantial increase from $33,824 to $41,842. Between 2016 and 2019, the median income fluctuated between $40,000 and $45,000. From 2020 to 2022, there was a gradual increase to $45,152, with a peak of $48,155 in 2021. The economic trends appear to correlate with demographic shifts, as the period of increased diversity coincided with generally higher median incomes.
Population trends in East Grand have been relatively stable, ranging from 354 to 520 residents over the decade, with no clear correlation to racial or economic changes.
The demographic shifts in East Grand reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities. However, the recent reversal towards less diversity is somewhat atypical and may be influenced by local factors specific to New Port Richey. The median income growth in East Grand, while positive, appears to be modest compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, suggesting that East Grand's economic growth may be lagging behind national averages.
East Grand presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that experienced a period of increasing diversity and economic growth before reverting to a more homogeneous demographic composition. This pattern demonstrates the complex relationship between racial demographics and economic factors in shaping neighborhood dynamics.
