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Demographic Analysis of Cherokee Woods: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Chattanooga
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherokee Woods, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is classified as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 54% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $40,759. This area has maintained a predominantly Black population over the past decade, despite economic fluctuations.
Over the past decade, Cherokee Woods has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. In 2013, the Black population represented 58% of the community, reaching a peak of 61% in 2014. Since then, there has been a gradual decline to 54% in 2022. The White population has fluctuated between 35% and 43% over the decade. There has been an increase in other racial groups, particularly Asian residents (from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 4% in 2022).
The median income in Cherokee Woods has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was an upward trend, with median income rising from $41,227 to $47,432. This was followed by a decline to $39,671 in 2020. Since then, there has been a modest recovery to $40,759 in 2022. These economic fluctuations have not significantly altered the racial composition of the neighborhood.
The trends observed in Cherokee Woods reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas, albeit at a slower pace. Many U.S. cities have seen growing Asian and multiracial populations, similar to the small increases noted in Cherokee Woods. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a strong Black majority is somewhat unique, as many historically Black neighborhoods in other parts of the country have experienced more rapid demographic shifts.
The economic fluctuations in Cherokee Woods, particularly the decline in 2020, mirror national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The modest recovery since then suggests a degree of economic resilience in the community.
Cherokee Woods has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood over the past decade, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity. The community has shown resilience in the face of economic challenges, maintaining its demographic character despite income fluctuations. Future observations will determine whether these gradual trends towards diversification accelerate or whether the strong Black majority will persist.
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