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African American Majority and Racial Composition in St. Paul Neighborhood, Jackson, Mississippi
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
St. Paul, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a clear racial majority, with African Americans comprising 93% of the population as of 2022. This neighborhood is characterized by low diversity, with minimal representation from other racial groups. Economically, St. Paul has experienced income growth over the past decade, though it remains a low-income area with a median income of $24,319 in 2022. St. Paul is known for its historical significance in the Civil Rights Movement.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), St. Paul has consistently maintained its status as a Black majority neighborhood. The percentage of African American residents has remained above 90% for the entire decade, peaking at 100% in 2015 and 2016. There has been a slight decrease in this majority from 97% in 2013 to 93% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The neighborhood has shown minimal signs of transitioning to a more diverse community. The Hispanic population has remained steady at around 2-3% since 2013. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in St. Paul has risen from $14,949 in 2013 to $24,319 in 2022, an increase of approximately 63%. This growth in median income correlates with the slight increase in racial diversity. Despite this percentage increase, the absolute income levels remain low compared to national averages. The neighborhood's population has decreased from 396 in 2013 to 303 in 2022, a decline of about 23%. This population decrease, coupled with income growth, might suggest a complex dynamic of economic improvement alongside potential displacement or out-migration.
St. Paul's income growth rate outpaces many similar urban neighborhoods nationally. However, the starting point was extremely low, and the current median income still falls below the national poverty line for a family of four. The neighborhood's persistent racial homogeneity is notable, especially considering broader national trends towards increased diversity in urban areas. Many cities across the U.S. have experienced more significant shifts towards becoming majority-minority or high diversity communities over the same period.
The slight increase in multiracial identification (from 0% to 3%) aligns with national trends, as the U.S. Census reported an increase in people identifying as multiracial between 2010 and 2020. However, the rate of this change in St. Paul is slower than the national average. While St. Paul has maintained its status as a Black majority, low diversity neighborhood over the past decade, there are subtle signs of change. The community has experienced economic growth, albeit from a very low starting point, and shows early indications of increasing, though still minimal, racial diversity. These trends suggest a neighborhood in the early stages of transition, balancing historical demographic patterns with gradual economic and social changes.
