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Demographic Analysis of Capitol Neighbors: A Low Diversity Black Majority Neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Capitol Neighbors in Jackson, Mississippi, exemplifies a Low Diversity community with a clear Racial Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood is characterized by a 94% Black population, establishing it as a Black Majority area. The median income of $27,559 in 2022 is low, indicating economic challenges. This neighborhood's proximity to the state capitol may influence its demographic makeup and economic conditions.
Over the past decade, Capitol Neighbors has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population has remained above 90%, with minor fluctuations. A notable shift occurred in 2020 when the Black population decreased to 89%, while the Asian population rose to 6% and the White population to 4%. This proved to be a temporary deviation, as the racial composition reverted to its previous distribution in subsequent years.
The persistence of a high concentration of Black residents suggests entrenched segregation patterns, possibly rooted in historical factors and ongoing socio-economic conditions. The brief deviation in 2020 could have been due to temporary factors such as pandemic-related population movements or changes in data collection methods.
The economic trajectory of Capitol Neighbors has been volatile over the past decade. The median income fluctuated significantly, reaching a low of $18,985 in 2015 and a high of $30,912 in 2019. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend shows a modest increase from $26,111 in 2013 to $27,559 in 2022, representing a marginal improvement in economic conditions.
The period of highest median income (2019) coincided with the lowest population (1,274) in recent years. This could suggest that some higher-income residents moved into the area, potentially as part of urban renewal efforts or gentrification processes. The subsequent drop in median income and increase in population might indicate that this trend was not sustained.
The population has declined overall from 1,657 in 2010 to 1,371 in 2022, which could be attributed to factors such as outmigration due to economic opportunities elsewhere or urban development projects affecting residential areas.
The persistent racial homogeneity of Capitol Neighbors contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. While many U.S. cities have experienced growing multiracial populations and transitions towards Majority-Minority or High Diversity status, this neighborhood has remained a Black Majority area.
The economic struggles of Capitol Neighbors, with a median income below the national average, reflect broader issues of racial economic disparities in the United States. The volatility in income levels may indicate the precarious economic situation faced by many predominantly Black communities, particularly in southern states.
The proximity to the state capitol could provide some employment opportunities, but may also contribute to gentrification pressures or urban development plans that could affect the long-term stability of the neighborhood's demographic composition.
Capitol Neighbors presents a case study of a community that has resisted broader demographic shifts towards diversity, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, Black Majority area. The economic challenges faced by the neighborhood, coupled with its persistent racial homogeneity, suggest that targeted efforts may be necessary to address both economic development and racial integration in this urban setting.
