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Demographic Analysis of Dixon Neighborhood: Persistent Black Majority and Slow Diversification
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Dixon neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, exhibits a clear racial majority, with African Americans comprising 83% of the population as of 2022. This low-income urban area has experienced gradual economic improvement over the past decade, though it remains significantly below the national median income. Dixon is located near Pontchartrain Park, one of the first suburban-style subdivisions developed for middle-class African Americans in the United States during the 1950s.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Dixon has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood. The percentage of African American residents has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 82% and 91%. There have been subtle shifts in other racial categories that suggest the neighborhood may be slowly transitioning towards slightly increased diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The White population decreased from 10% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Multiracial population rose from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes suggest a trend towards a Transitional Community, albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Dixon has shown a positive trend over the decade. In 2013, it was $16,051, and in 2022, it increased to $22,497. This represents a 40% increase in median income over nine years. The neighborhood's income levels remain well below national averages. The population has also fluctuated, from 1,261 in 2013 to 1,530 in 2022. The population peaked in 2020 at 2,206 before declining again.
The demographic stability of Dixon contrasts with national trends that show increasing diversity in many urban areas. However, the slow increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations aligns with broader demographic shifts seen across the United States. The economic improvement in Dixon, while significant for the neighborhood, still leaves it far behind national median income levels. The U.S. median household income in 2021 was approximately $70,784, more than three times Dixon's 2022 median of $22,497.
The neighborhood's persistent low-income status, despite improvements, reflects broader challenges faced by predominantly African American urban communities across the United States. The gradual economic growth and subtle demographic shifts suggest that Dixon may be experiencing slow but positive change, potentially influenced by broader economic developments in New Orleans or targeted community development initiatives.
Dixon remains a Low Diversity, Black Majority neighborhood with significant economic challenges. The data indicates a community in the early stages of transition, both demographically and economically. These changes, though gradual, may have implications for community services, local businesses, and housing in the coming years.
