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Demographic Analysis of Horseshoe Community: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Atlanta
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Horseshoe Community in Atlanta, Georgia, demonstrates characteristics of low diversity with a Black majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood population was 67, with 82% identifying as Black. The median income for 2022 was $63,826, lower than the previous year. This small, predominantly African American community is near downtown Atlanta while maintaining a distinct identity.
Over the past decade, the Horseshoe Community has maintained its status as a Black majority area. From 2013 to 2019, the community exhibited extremely low diversity, with the Black population consistently above 94%. Starting in 2020, a transitional community trend emerged, with a gradual decrease in the Black population percentage and increases in Hispanic and White populations. By 2022, while still a Black majority, the community showed signs of moving towards moderate diversity, with the Black population at 82% and Hispanic at 10%.
The median income in the Horseshoe Community has fluctuated over the years. The highest median income was recorded in 2015 at $71,570. There was a significant drop in 2016 to $65,109, followed by a recovery period. The most recent data shows a decline from $70,465 in 2021 to $63,826 in 2022.
These economic changes correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of highest income (2015-2018) coincided with the most homogeneous racial composition. As the community began to diversify from 2020 onwards, there was a slight downward trend in median income. Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 67 and 92 residents over the decade. The slight increase in population diversity has not led to significant population growth.
The Horseshoe Community's shift towards greater diversity, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The median income, while fluctuating, remains above the national poverty line, suggesting a working-class to middle-class neighborhood. The community's small size and gradual changes indicate a more stable neighborhood compared to rapidly gentrifying areas often seen in major cities like Atlanta.
The Horseshoe Community is experiencing a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous Black majority area to a slightly more diverse neighborhood. This shift is accompanied by some economic fluctuations, potentially reflecting broader socio-economic changes in the Atlanta area. While still predominantly African American, the increasing Hispanic and White populations suggest a trend towards greater diversity in the coming years, which may bring both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local economic development.
