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Demographic Analysis of Chickasaw: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Louisville
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chickasaw, a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 5,237 and a median income of $33,744. Chickasaw is one of Louisville's older African American neighborhoods, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Chickasaw has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a Black Majority. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 90% for the entire decade, reaching its peak at 97% in 2020 and 2021. The White population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes suggest the beginnings of a potential Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Chickasaw has shown fluctuations over the decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend, with income rising from $27,618 to $32,548. A significant drop occurred in 2020 and 2021, with income falling to $28,005 in 2021. In 2022, there was a recovery, with median income reaching $33,744, the highest in the observed period.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The gradual income increase until 2019 coincides with the period of highest racial homogeneity. The recent income spike in 2022 aligns with the slight increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in the White population percentage.
Population trends show a steady decline from 6,650 in 2010 to 5,237 in 2022, a decrease of about 21%. This population loss could be contributing to the slight shifts in racial composition, potentially indicating selective out-migration of Black residents or in-migration of other racial groups.
Chickasaw's demographic profile contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's median income remains significantly below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This economic disparity, combined with the low diversity and declining population, suggests that Chickasaw may be facing challenges common to many historically segregated, predominantly Black urban neighborhoods across the United States.
The slight increase in diversity and the recent economic upturn could indicate the early stages of neighborhood change, possibly related to broader urban renewal or gentrification trends seen in many U.S. cities. However, the changes are currently too small to definitively categorize Chickasaw as undergoing significant transformation. The neighborhood remains primarily a Low Diversity, Black Majority community with persistent economic challenges, despite recent positive indicators.
