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Black Majority and Racial Composition in Oakland Park/Northgate/Eastgate/Pinehurst Neighborhood, Savannah
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Oakland Park/Northgate/Eastgate/Pinehurst neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia, exhibits a Black Majority demographic profile, with 68% of the population identifying as Black in 2022. The area has experienced changes in its racial composition and economic status over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income was $28,894 in 2022, below the national median income. The area has a small population size that has shown significant variation over the years.
From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood maintained a Black Majority status, with the Black population percentage ranging from 67% to 78%. The period from 2013 to 2017 showed relative stability in the Black population (69% to 78%). In 2018-2019, there was a decrease in the Black population (67% to 50%) and an increase in the White population (33% to 49%), shifting towards a Moderate Diversity classification. From 2020 to 2022, the community returned to a strong Black Majority, with the Black population rising to 68-73%.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated. From 2013 to 2017, median income increased from $26,351 to $32,666, a 24% rise. In 2018-2019, there was a sharp decline to $24,664, coinciding with the period of increased racial diversity. From 2020 to 2022, median income rebounded to $28,894, but remained below the 2017 peak. These economic shifts correlate with demographic changes, suggesting that periods of increased diversity coincided with economic challenges, while the return to a stronger Black Majority aligned with economic recovery.
Population trends show significant changes, with an increase from 205 in 2019 to 545 in 2022. This substantial population growth could indicate gentrification or urban renewal efforts, potentially influencing both racial composition and economic conditions.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory appears to lag behind national trends. The median household income in the United States was approximately $67,521 in 2020, significantly higher than this neighborhood's peak of $32,666 in 2017. The community's racial composition, with its strong Black Majority, is distinct from the national average, where Black residents comprised about 13.4% of the population in 2021.
The neighborhood's recent population growth and emerging racial diversity, particularly the increase in residents identifying as two or more races, aligns with broader national trends towards increasing multiracial identification and urban population growth in some areas.
The Oakland Park/Northgate/Eastgate/Pinehurst neighborhood demonstrates a relationship between racial demographics and economic conditions. While maintaining a Black Majority status, the community shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. The economic challenges and recent population growth suggest a neighborhood in flux, potentially influenced by broader urban development trends in Savannah or regional economic factors.
