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Demographic Analysis of Bellmont: A White Majority Neighborhood in Theodore, Alabama
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bellmont, a neighborhood in Theodore, Alabama, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by Low Diversity, with a White Majority comprising 80% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $47,712 in 2022, recovering from a decline in 2020 but remaining below its 2013 peak. Bellmont's location near Mobile Bay influences its local economy and lifestyle.
Over the past decade, Bellmont has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with some fluctuations. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a 76% white population and a 13% Black minority. By 2022, it transitioned to Low Diversity, with the white population increasing to 80% and other racial groups showing minimal representation.
The Black population peaked at 21% in 2017 but declined to 15% in 2022, reversing a brief trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable at 2-4% throughout the decade. Between 2013 and 2017, the community showed signs of becoming a Transitional Community with increasing Black representation, but this trend reversed in subsequent years.
The neighborhood's demographic shifts correlate with fluctuations in median income. The period of highest diversity (2015-2017) coincided with stable median incomes around $50,000. As the community became less diverse post-2017, median income declined, reaching $39,164 in 2020. This economic downturn may have contributed to demographic changes, potentially influencing minority population outmigration.
Recent years show a recovery in median income, rising to $47,712 in 2022, correlating with the solidification of the White Majority. This trend suggests a possible link between demographic homogenization and economic stabilization in the area. Population trends show a general decline from 2,102 in 2010 to 1,537 in 2022, indicating challenges in retaining residents, which may have disproportionately affected minority groups.
The demographic trends in Bellmont contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas in the U.S. have seen growing minority populations and increased diversity, Bellmont has become less diverse over time. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, likely reflect the broader impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Bellmont's recovery appears to have been faster than in many other areas.
The neighborhood's transition away from diversity and towards a more homogeneous community structure is noteworthy and may reflect local economic and social factors unique to this area of Alabama. This trend could have implications for community dynamics, local policies, and future development strategies in Bellmont.
