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Demographic Analysis of College Place: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
College Place, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, is characterized as a Black Majority community with a median income of $26,760 as of 2022. The neighborhood has maintained this racial composition over the past decade, exhibiting a low diversity profile. Allen University, a historically Black college founded in 1870, is located in College Place, potentially influencing its demographic composition and community character.
From 2013 to 2022, College Place has consistently remained a Black Majority community. The percentage of Black residents has ranged between 70% and 80%, with 2022 showing the highest proportion at 80%. This consistency suggests a stable racial composition. Other racial groups have experienced subtle shifts. The White population decreased from 20% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 2-3% since 2017. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 1-6%. The proportion of residents identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in College Place has shown some fluctuation but overall remained relatively stable. In 2013, the median income was $26,344. It peaked in 2017 at $27,957. As of 2022, it stands at $26,760. This relative stability in income, coupled with the consistent racial majority, suggests that the neighborhood has not experienced significant gentrification or economic upheaval that might have altered its demographic composition.
The population of College Place has declined slightly from 1,745 in 2013 to 1,805 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This modest population change aligns with the overall stability in both racial composition and economic indicators.
The stability of College Place's Black Majority status is noteworthy in the context of national trends. Many urban areas across the United States have experienced significant demographic shifts due to gentrification, with historically Black neighborhoods seeing an influx of White residents and rising property values. College Place appears to have resisted this trend, maintaining its character as a predominantly Black community.
The median income in College Place ($26,760 in 2022) is significantly lower than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by the community and may partially explain the stability in racial composition, as lower property values can sometimes act as a buffer against rapid gentrification.
College Place presents a picture of demographic and economic stability over the past decade, maintaining its status as a Black Majority community with relatively consistent income levels. This stability preserves the neighborhood's cultural identity while also underscoring the persistent economic challenges faced by the community. The presence of Allen University likely plays a significant role in anchoring the neighborhood's demographic profile and potentially influencing its economic dynamics.
