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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
High School Park, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, represents a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, 90% of the population identifies as Black, with a Hispanic presence of 8%. The neighborhood's median income of $31,710 in 2022 is below the national median. High School Park has maintained a stable population over the past decade, ranging from 700-800 residents.
Over the past decade, High School Park has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity, Black Majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2020, the neighborhood was almost exclusively Black, with 99-100% of the population identifying as such. A change occurred in 2021-2022, with the emergence of a Hispanic population (8%) and a slight increase in racial diversity. This recent shift suggests the neighborhood may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards slightly higher diversity.
The economic landscape of High School Park has shown fluctuations over the past decade. Median income has generally trended upward, from $26,022 in 2013 to $31,710 in 2022, an increase of about 22%. This growth has not been steady. There were significant jumps, such as in 2015 (to $31,475) and 2021 (to $35,580), followed by decreases. The recent increase in diversity coincides with a slight dip in median income from 2021 to 2022, potentially indicating that newer residents may be attracted by lower living costs.
The persistent low diversity of High School Park contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The median income, while growing, remains well below the national median (which was around $70,000 in 2021), highlighting the economic challenges faced by this community. The recent influx of Hispanic residents aligns with broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in various urban areas across the United States.
High School Park presents a picture of a historically Black neighborhood experiencing the early stages of demographic change. While it remains a Low Diversity, Black Majority area, the recent introduction of a Hispanic population suggests the beginning of a transition. Economically, the neighborhood has seen modest income growth but continues to face significant economic challenges compared to national averages. These changes may bring both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local economic development in the coming years.