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Demographic Analysis of Cascade Green: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Atlanta
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cascade Green, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 243 residents, with 93% identifying as Black. This predominantly African-American community has maintained its racial composition relatively consistently over the past decade. Cascade Green has experienced fluctuations in median income, indicating economic volatility within the community.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Cascade Green has consistently fallen under the low diversity category, with the Black population maintaining a significant majority (over 90%) each year. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood was almost entirely Black (99-100%). Starting in 2017, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the emergence of residents identifying as Two or More Races (2-6%). In 2022, a small Asian population (2%) appeared for the first time in the data.
The median income in Cascade Green has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2014, income remained relatively stable around $39,000. A significant increase occurred in 2015, with median income rising to $52,427. Subsequent years saw fluctuations, with notable peaks in 2015 and 2019 (over $50,000) and lows in 2018 and 2020 (around $43,000). As of 2022, the median income stood at $43,929, slightly below the 2013 level when adjusted for inflation.
These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed. The volatility in income levels suggests that the community may be sensitive to broader economic factors or local employment changes.
Cascade Green's demographic stability contrasts with broader trends in Atlanta and many other major U.S. cities, which have generally seen increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent Black majority reflects Atlanta's historical status as a center of African-American culture and community.
The income volatility observed in Cascade Green may reflect broader economic challenges faced by predominantly Black communities in urban areas. The median income, while fluctuating, has generally remained below the national median, highlighting potential economic disparities.
The slight increase in residents identifying as Two or More Races aligns with national trends, as this demographic has been one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. over the past decade. However, the pace of this change in Cascade Green is much slower than national averages.
Cascade Green represents a stable, predominantly Black community that has maintained its demographic character amidst minor shifts towards increased diversity. The economic volatility experienced by the neighborhood underscores the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in urban communities. As Atlanta continues to evolve, Cascade Green's trajectory will be a case study in the persistence of historically Black neighborhoods in changing urban landscapes.
