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Demographic Analysis of Broadmoor, Jackson: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Broadmoor neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, is characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, 88% of the population identifies as Black, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income was $41,251 in 2022, showing fluctuations over the past decade. Broadmoor has historical significance in Jackson's civil rights movement, having been home to several prominent African American leaders and activists during the 1960s.
Over the past decade, Broadmoor has maintained its status as a Black majority community. The percentage of Black residents has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 85% and 91% from 2013 to 2022. This stability suggests a deeply rooted African American community with strong cultural ties to the area.
There have been subtle shifts in other racial demographics. The White population decreased slightly from 10% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population saw a brief increase to 2% between 2016-2018 but returned to 0% by 2022. The Hispanic population emerged as a small but consistent presence (4%) from 2020 onwards. The category of two or more races appeared in the data from 2021, representing 1% of the population. These changes hint at a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to shift the neighborhood out of the low diversity category.
The median income in Broadmoor has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, with some fluctuations. In 2013, it was $33,488. By 2017, it increased to $37,962, a 13.4% increase from 2013. It peaked in 2019 at $44,751, a 33.6% increase from 2013. In 2022, it stood at $41,251, representing a 23.2% increase from 2013, but a decrease from the 2019 peak. This overall increase in median income suggests a gradual economic improvement in the neighborhood, despite recent declines.
The population of Broadmoor has decreased from 3,934 in 2010 to 2,965 in 2022. This population decline, coupled with the increase in median income, might indicate a trend of some higher-income residents remaining while others, possibly lower-income residents, have moved out.
The persistent Black majority in Broadmoor reflects the broader demographic makeup of Jackson, known for its significant African American population. However, the neighborhood's lack of substantial diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing racial and ethnic diversity in urban areas. The economic improvements in Broadmoor, while positive, may not have kept pace with national median income growth. For context, the U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36.3% increase.
In conclusion, Broadmoor has maintained its character as a predominantly African American neighborhood with low diversity. It has experienced modest economic gains and very slight increases in racial diversity. These changes may signal the beginning of a slow transition towards a more diverse and economically robust community in the future, albeit at a pace slower than national trends.
