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Demographic Analysis of Arden-Habersham: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Atlanta
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Arden-Habersham, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 161 and a median income of $199,999, positioning it among the most affluent areas in Atlanta. Arden-Habersham is known for its historic homes and tree-lined streets, reflecting its status as one of Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods.
Over the past decade, Arden-Habersham has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2020, the white population consistently comprised 98-100% of the neighborhood. Recent years have shown signs of a gradual shift towards becoming a Transitional Community. In 2021, the neighborhood experienced its first significant increase in diversity, with the Asian population rising to 3% and those identifying as two or more races increasing to 7%. By 2022, the trend continued with the Hispanic population emerging at 11%, while the white population decreased to 81%.
The median income in Arden-Habersham has remained consistently high throughout the decade, staying at or near $200,000 from 2013 to 2022, with a brief dip in 2020-2021. This economic stability coincides with the neighborhood's racial homogeneity for most of the decade. The recent increase in diversity (2021-2022) does not appear to have significantly impacted the median income, suggesting that new residents are likely of similar economic status.
Population trends show a gradual decline from a peak of 309 residents in 2015 to 161 in 2022. This decrease in population, coupled with maintained high incomes and increasing diversity, might indicate a shift in household composition or housing preferences within the neighborhood.
The trends observed in Arden-Habersham contrast with broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. While many cities are experiencing rapid diversification and gentrification, Arden-Habersham has maintained its affluent, predominantly white character for most of the decade, only recently showing signs of increased diversity.
The neighborhood's median income ($199,999 in 2022) far exceeds both the national median household income (approximately $70,000 in 2021) and Atlanta's median household income (about $64,179 in 2021). This economic exclusivity likely contributes to the area's slow pace of demographic change compared to other urban neighborhoods.
The recent increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and historically white neighborhoods. However, the scale and pace of this change in Arden-Habersham appear to be more gradual than in many other urban areas.
While Arden-Habersham shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, it remains a highly affluent, predominantly white enclave within Atlanta. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether this trend towards diversification continues or if the neighborhood reverts to its historical demographic makeup.
