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Demographic Analysis of East Chastain Park: Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Chastain Park, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is predominantly White with a high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood has low diversity, with 76% of the population identifying as white. East Chastain Park is known for its namesake Chastain Park, one of Atlanta's largest city parks.
Over the past decade, East Chastain Park has undergone a transition in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2020, the neighborhood maintained its status as a White Majority area with Low Diversity, with the white population comprising over 80% of residents. In 2021, there was a transition towards Moderate Diversity with the white population at 86%. In 2022, diversification continued, but the area still had Low Diversity with the white population at 76%.
The most significant change occurred between 2021 and 2022, with the Black population increasing from 3% to 16%. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the median income ranged from $111,610 to $118,894. In 2020-2021, there was a sharp increase to $188,576 and $185,725 respectively. In 2022, the median income returned to $118,047.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The period of highest median income coincided with the lowest diversity. As the community began to diversify more significantly in 2022, the median income returned to levels similar to the early 2010s. Population trends show a general increase from 1,646 in 2010 to 2,072 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The most substantial population growth occurred between 2021 and 2022, coinciding with the increase in racial diversity.
The trends observed in East Chastain Park reflect broader patterns of suburbanization and gentrification seen in many U.S. cities. The recent increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Black population, may indicate a larger trend of minority groups moving to traditionally white, affluent suburbs. This could be due to factors such as improved economic opportunities, desire for better schools, or changes in housing policies.
The fluctuation in median income, especially the sharp rise in 2020-2021, could be related to broader economic trends such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on housing markets and employment patterns. The subsequent return to previous income levels might suggest a normalization or correction in the local economy. East Chastain Park appears to be at the beginning of a potential transition from a Low Diversity, White Majority community to a more diverse neighborhood. This shift, coupled with the area's high median income and desirable location, suggests that the neighborhood may be evolving into a more inclusive, yet still affluent, community within Atlanta's metropolitan area.
