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Aberdeen Neighborhood, Hampton: Racial Demographics and Economic Trends 2013-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Aberdeen, a neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile, with a Black majority comprising 70% of the population as of 2022. The area has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, with minor fluctuations. Economically, Aberdeen has experienced moderate income growth, with the median income rising from $38,803 in 2013 to $40,527 in 2022, reflecting a slow but steady economic progression.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Aberdeen has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the Black population maintaining a significant majority. The Black majority has slightly decreased from 74% in 2013 to 70% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The White population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 17-21% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% to 4%.
The median income in Aberdeen has fluctuated over the years. It decreased from $38,803 in 2013 to a low of $33,621 in 2015. There was a significant recovery and growth period from 2015 to 2018, reaching a peak of $44,422. Since 2018, there has been a slight decline, stabilizing around $40,000-$43,000. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of income growth (2015-2018) coincides with a slight increase in racial diversity. The stabilization of income in recent years aligns with the more gradual demographic shifts observed.
Aberdeen's demographic trends reflect broader national patterns. The gradual increase in Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the U.S. The rise in multiracial identification is consistent with national census data showing an increase in people identifying as two or more races. The median income, while showing growth, remains below the national median household income (which was around $67,521 in 2020), suggesting Aberdeen faces some economic challenges compared to national averages.
Aberdeen presents a picture of a historically Black neighborhood experiencing subtle but significant demographic shifts. While it maintains its "Low Diversity" classification, the increasing Hispanic and multiracial populations hint at a gradual transition towards greater diversity. Economically, the neighborhood has shown resilience, with income levels recovering and stabilizing after a dip in the mid-2010s. These trends suggest Aberdeen is slowly evolving, balancing its established community character with emerging demographic changes, which may influence its social and economic landscape in the coming years.
