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Demographic Analysis of Alta Woods: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in 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
Alta Woods, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, 89% of the population identifies as Black, making it one of the most racially homogeneous neighborhoods in the area. The median income in 2022 was $38,616, reflecting a modest economic status. Alta Woods has experienced significant population decline over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Alta Woods has consistently maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood with a Black majority. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 88% throughout, peaking at 96% in 2019. There has been a slight decrease in the Black population percentage from 2021 to 2022 (95% to 89%), coinciding with an increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 7%). The White population has decreased from 8% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Alta Woods has shown a general upward trend, rising from $19,690 in 2013 to $38,616 in 2022, representing a 96% increase. This economic improvement correlates with the slight increase in racial diversity observed in 2022. The median income peaked at $46,197 in 2021 before declining in 2022. As the median income increased, the population of Alta Woods decreased significantly, from 1,112 in 2013 to 696 in 2022, a 37% reduction.
The demographic composition of Alta Woods contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the United States have experienced growing racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade, Alta Woods has maintained its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood.
The economic improvements in Alta Woods, while significant, still leave the neighborhood below the national median household income. This suggests that despite progress, Alta Woods continues to face economic challenges compared to national averages. The population decline in Alta Woods also contrasts with the overall growth trend of many urban areas in the United States.
Alta Woods presents a case of a neighborhood maintaining its racial homogeneity while experiencing economic growth and population decline. These trends suggest a complex interplay of factors influencing the community's development. The recent slight increase in diversity and the significant income growth provide tentative signs of change, but it remains to be seen whether these will develop into long-term trends reshaping the neighborhood's character.
