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Demographic Analysis of Appleridge: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Overwhelming Black Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Appleridge, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a Black Majority of 97% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced population fluctuations and income volatility over the past decade. Appleridge is situated in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi, which has been facing infrastructure challenges and economic revitalization efforts in recent years.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Appleridge has maintained a Low Diversity classification with a strong Black Majority. The percentage of Black residents increased from 87% in 2013 to 97% in 2022. The White population decreased from 5% to 1% over the same period. There are signs of a potential Transitional Community emerging, with a recent increase in Hispanic residents (from 0% to 1%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 2%) between 2020 and 2022.
The median income in Appleridge has shown volatility over the decade. It started at $19,701 in 2013, peaked at $50,696 in 2017, and declined to $28,429 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, growing from 1,608 in 2013 to a peak of 2,495 in 2019, before declining to 1,785 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2016-2019) coincided with the highest population growth, suggesting a potential correlation between economic prosperity and population influx.
The demographic makeup of Appleridge, with its overwhelming Black Majority, reflects Jackson's overall demographic profile, which is known for its predominantly African American population. The economic volatility experienced in Appleridge may be more pronounced than city-wide trends.
The median household income in Appleridge ($28,429 in 2022) is lower than the national average ($70,784 in 2021), highlighting the economic challenges faced by this community. The decline in population and income after 2019 could be related to trends affecting many urban areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, including population shifts to suburban or rural areas and economic disruptions.
The emerging signs of increased diversity mirror national trends of growing multiracial populations and increased Hispanic representation in many communities. However, the pace of this change in Appleridge appears to be slower than national averages.
Appleridge has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, Black Majority neighborhood over the past decade. It has experienced economic fluctuations and recent population decline. The neighborhood shows early signs of potential demographic shifts, which could lead to increased diversity in the future if these trends continue. The economic challenges faced by this community, as evidenced by the volatile income levels and recent population decline, suggest a need for targeted economic development strategies to improve stability and prosperity for residents.
