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San Mateo Neighborhood: Demographic Changes and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
San Mateo, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." In 2022, the white population comprised 72% of the neighborhood. The median income was $56,475 in 2022, indicating a middle-class suburban area. San Mateo is located near the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Over the past decade, San Mateo has experienced demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (87%). By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority," the community showed increased diversity. The white population decreased from 87% in 2013 to 72% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 11%. The Black population rose from 2% to 10%.
The median income in San Mateo has fluctuated over the years, with an overall modest increase. In 2013, the median income was $50,386. By 2022, it had risen to $56,475. This represents a 12% increase over nine years. The peak median income was observed in 2016 at $58,152, coinciding with the beginning of more noticeable demographic shifts.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,700 and 2,100 residents. The population decreased from 2,088 in 2013 to 1,686 in 2022, potentially indicating some outward migration related to demographic changes.
The gradual diversification of San Mateo aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The pace of change in San Mateo appears slower than many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The modest income growth is consistent with national trends for middle-class neighborhoods.
The increase in Hispanic and Black populations, concurrent with a slight overall population decrease, suggests that San Mateo might be experiencing a subtle form of "white flight," a phenomenon observed in many transitioning neighborhoods across the country. The changes are gradual and have not dramatically altered the neighborhood's character or economic status.
San Mateo presents an example of a traditionally homogeneous, middle-class suburban neighborhood slowly adapting to changing demographics. While still predominantly white, the community is showing signs of increased diversity, which may affect cultural and economic development in the future.
