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Demographic Analysis of Huffman Neighborhood: Black Majority and Racial Composition Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Huffman neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, maintains a "Racial Majority" status with a Black majority of 70% as of 2022. This predominantly African American community has experienced demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade. Huffman is associated with Birmingham's industrial history, particularly its coal and iron production legacy.
From 2013 to 2022, Huffman has consistently maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" neighborhood, with the Black population remaining the dominant group. The Black majority increased from 64% in 2013 to 70% in 2022. The White population decreased from 31% to 22% over the same period. The Hispanic population grew from 3% to 7%, potentially indicating the beginnings of a "Transitional Community" in terms of increasing diversity.
The median income in Huffman has fluctuated over the decade. There was an increase from $49,343 in 2013 to $58,155 in 2018, followed by a decline to $48,530 in 2022. The population grew from 5,716 in 2013 to 6,905 in 2018, aligning with the period of income growth. Since then, it has decreased to 5,989 in 2022, correlating with the income decline.
These trends suggest that the neighborhood experienced a period of economic growth and increased attractiveness, followed by a reversal in recent years. The strengthening of the Black majority coincided with both the economic upturn and downturn, indicating that other factors beyond racial demographics are influencing the area's economic trajectory.
The trends in Huffman reflect broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in the Black majority and decrease in the White population aligns with trends of racial segregation seen in many American cities. The growth in the Hispanic population mirrors national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in urban areas. The economic fluctuations may be reflective of wider economic challenges faced by many working-class and minority-majority neighborhoods in the post-2008 recession era and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Huffman has maintained its status as a Black-majority neighborhood, while experiencing subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade. These changes suggest a community in transition, facing both opportunities for increased diversity and challenges in maintaining economic stability. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader urban trends while also highlighting the unique dynamics of Birmingham's changing urban landscape.
