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Demographic Analysis of Blair Villa - Poole Creek: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Blair Villa - Poole Creek, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a Moderate Diversity community with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The demographic composition consists of 41% Black, 36% Hispanic, 15% White, and 6% Asian populations. The median income in 2022 was $46,368, indicating a working-class to lower-middle-class economic status. This neighborhood has experienced significant changes in both racial composition and economic indicators over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Blair Villa - Poole Creek transitioned from a Black Plurality community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black Plurality (38%) with significant Hispanic (33%) and White (26%) populations. The Black population percentage increased to 52% in 2020, briefly achieving Racial Majority status, before decreasing to 41% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew to 36% by 2022. The White population declined from 26% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from nearly zero in 2013 to 6% by 2022.
The neighborhood's economic profile improved overall, with median income rising from $29,741 in 2013 to $46,368 in 2022, a 56% increase. This growth was not linear, with significant increases from 2016 to 2017 (14%) and 2020 to 2021 (17%), interspersed with periods of decline or stagnation. Periods of rapid income growth often coincided with shifts in racial demographics, suggesting incoming residents from diverse backgrounds may have contributed to economic changes.
The population remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 3,000 to 3,900 residents. A slight population increase from 3,363 in 2021 to 3,562 in 2022 coincided with a notable increase in the Hispanic population, indicating possible Hispanic in-migration.
The demographic shifts in Blair Villa - Poole Creek reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and Asian populations, aligns with national demographic trends. The maintenance of a significant Black population may reflect Atlanta's historical status as a major center of African American culture and community.
The economic improvements, while significant, still place the neighborhood below Atlanta's overall median household income of $64,179 as of 2021. This suggests that while the area is experiencing positive economic change, it may still face challenges related to income inequality and access to resources compared to more affluent parts of the city.
Blair Villa - Poole Creek represents a dynamic urban neighborhood undergoing significant demographic and economic transitions. Its evolution from a predominantly Black and Hispanic area to one of increasing diversity, coupled with overall economic improvement, reflects both local dynamics and broader urban trends. This neighborhood's development underscores the complex interplay between racial demographics, economic factors, and urban development in shaping the character and trajectory of American communities.
