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Demographic Analysis of Country Club Place: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Country Club Place, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents, who comprise 90% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $26,453 in 2022, following fluctuations over the past decade. Country Club Place was initially established as an affluent suburb in the early 20th century but has undergone significant demographic changes since then.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Country Club Place maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong Black majority. The percentage of Black residents increased from 91% in 2013 to 98% in 2019, before decreasing to 90% by 2022. The white population, while always a minority, decreased from 7% in 2013 to 2% in 2019, before increasing to 10% in 2022.
The median income in Country Club Place has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood experienced a general decline in median income, dropping from $20,037 to $18,583. However, there was a significant increase starting in 2020, with the median income rising to $26,285, and maintaining a similar level through 2022 at $26,453.
The period of increasing racial homogeneity (2013-2019) coincided with declining median incomes. The recent slight increase in diversity (2020-2022) correlates with a substantial increase in median income. Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,200 and 1,400 residents throughout the period.
The demographic composition of Country Club Place differs significantly from the overall racial composition of Mississippi, which was approximately 57% White and 38% Black in 2022. The median household income in Mississippi was about $49,111 in 2021, nearly double that of Country Club Place.
The slight increase in diversity and economic improvement in Country Club Place since 2020 could potentially reflect broader national trends of increased focus on racial equity and economic recovery efforts. However, the neighborhood's persistent low diversity and below-average income levels suggest that it may be benefiting from these trends at a slower rate than other areas.
Country Club Place remains a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood with economic challenges. Recent data suggests potential demographic and economic changes. Continued monitoring of these trends will be necessary to determine if the neighborhood is entering a transitional phase or if these recent shifts are temporary fluctuations.
