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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Scotland Heights, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, has a significant presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The neighborhood's LIHTC inventory consists of 179 total units, with 108 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 1,299 and the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated housing inventory for Scotland Heights is approximately 498 units. The LIHTC funded affordable housing covers about 36% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory, indicating a substantial contribution to the area's affordable housing needs.
Scotland Heights has seen LIHTC funded affordable housing development spanning from 1989 to 1991. The neighborhood hosts three LIHTC projects: Chalet Village Phase II, Silas Brown Complex, and Chalet Village Phase I. The 1980s saw the most affordable housing development, with two projects completed in 1989.
The unit distribution in Scotland Heights' LIHTC projects is predominantly one-bedroom units, with 161 in total. There are also 10 two-bedroom units and 8 three-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on housing for smaller households or individuals.
Over the past decade, Scotland Heights has experienced some fluctuations in population, with a slight overall increase from 1,215 in 2013 to 1,299 in 2022. The median income has seen significant growth, rising from $15,719 in 2013 to $26,361 in 2022, representing a 67.7% increase. Despite this income growth, the presence of LIHTC housing remains crucial for maintaining affordability in the neighborhood.
The racial composition of Scotland Heights has remained relatively stable, with a predominantly Black population. In 2022, the neighborhood was 85% Black and 12% White, with a small Hispanic population of 2% emerging in recent years. This demographic stability suggests a consistent community fabric, potentially benefiting from the long-standing LIHTC housing options.
Scotland Heights demonstrates a significant commitment to affordable housing through its LIHTC funded projects, which cover over a third of the estimated housing inventory. The neighborhood's affordable housing stock, developed primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, continues to play a vital role in the community. Despite rising median incomes over the past decade, the presence of these affordable units likely contributes to maintaining economic diversity within the neighborhood. The stability in racial demographics, coupled with the consistent availability of affordable housing, suggests that LIHTC projects have been an integral part of Scotland Heights' community fabric for over three decades.