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Demographic Analysis of Fairwood: A Black-Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fairwood, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, exhibits a "Racial Majority" demographic profile with a Black majority of 61% as of 2022. The area has experienced population growth from 5,765 residents in 2010 to 8,374 in 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $50,418 in 2022. Fairwood is located near Southern University and A&M College.
Over the past decade, Fairwood has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population comprising over 50% of residents. The Black population percentage increased from 52% in 2013 to 65% in 2020-2021, before declining to 61% in 2022. The White population decreased from 38% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 2% in 2013 to 10% in 2022.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been variable. Median income fluctuated between $40,442 (2016) and $53,073 (2021), with an overall upward trend from 2013 to 2022. The most significant income growth occurred between 2019 and 2021, coinciding with the peak in Black population percentage and the increase in Hispanic residents.
Fairwood's trends can be contextualized within broader urban patterns. The increasing Black majority and growing Hispanic population align with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The significant population growth (45% increase from 2010 to 2022) outpaces the national average. The median income growth generally aligns with national trends of slow but steady economic recovery post-2008 recession and through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fairwood represents an urban neighborhood experiencing demographic shifts within its "Racial Majority" status. The increasing diversity among minority groups, coupled with overall population growth and improving economic indicators, suggests a neighborhood in transition. These changes may bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its evolving social and economic landscape.
