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Demographic Analysis of Colonial Park: A Black Majority 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
Colonial Park, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by a Black Majority, with 87% of the population identifying as Black in 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $22,171 in 2022, which is below the national median. Colonial Park was one of the first planned suburban communities in Columbia, developed in the mid-20th century.
Over the past decade, Colonial Park has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The percentage of Black residents has remained between 84% and 91% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase, from 6% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The White population has remained around 6-7% throughout the decade. There has been a small increase in residents identifying as two or more races, from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Colonial Park has fluctuated over the decade. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable, ranging from about $20,000 to $22,600. There was a spike in 2021, reaching $28,429, followed by a return to previous levels in 2022 at $22,171. The population of Colonial Park has decreased slightly over the decade, from 2,602 in 2013 to 2,089 in 2022.
Colonial Park's demographic profile aligns with broader trends of racial segregation in urban areas, which often correlate with economic disparities. The neighborhood's median income is lower than the national median, reflecting broader issues of economic inequality often associated with predominantly minority communities.
The slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations, mirrors national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the pace of change in Colonial Park appears slower than national averages, suggesting a more stable demographic landscape.
Colonial Park remains a Black Majority community with economic challenges. Subtle shifts in its racial composition and fluctuations in median income suggest the potential for gradual change. These trends may signal the early stages of a transition towards increased diversity and potentially improved economic conditions in the future.
