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Demographic Analysis of Lupton City: Persistence of Low Diversity and Economic Fluctuations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lupton City, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white population of 86% in 2022. The area has experienced fluctuations in its median income over the past decade, with a current median income of $78,921. Lupton City has a history as a former mill village, which likely influenced its demographic composition and economic development over time.
Over the past decade, Lupton City has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community, with the white population remaining the dominant racial group. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood was almost entirely white (98-100%). Starting in 2017, there was a gradual increase in the black population, rising from 0% to 14% by 2020. By 2021-2022, other racial groups began to appear in small percentages, including Asian, Hispanic, and Native American residents. Despite these changes, the community has not transitioned out of the Low Diversity category, as the white population has remained above 75% throughout the period.
The median income in Lupton City has shown significant volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $40,833 to $81,288. 2020 saw a slight decrease to $78,921. 2021 experienced a sharp drop to $58,652. In 2022, the median income rebounded to $78,921. These economic fluctuations coincide with the subtle increases in diversity. As the community began to see small increases in minority populations from 2017 onwards, the median income also reached its peak. However, the sharp income drop in 2021 corresponded with the highest level of diversity observed in the dataset.
Population figures have also fluctuated, decreasing from 790 in 2010 to 703 in 2022, with notable variations in between. This could indicate changing neighborhood dynamics, possibly related to economic opportunities or housing availability.
While Lupton City has remained predominantly white, many urban areas across the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's subtle shifts towards greater diversity, albeit still limited, align with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in urban and suburban areas.
The economic volatility observed in Lupton City, particularly the sharp income drop in 2021, may reflect broader economic challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the quick rebound in 2022 suggests a degree of economic resilience in the community.
The neighborhood's history as a mill village may explain its initial homogeneity and subsequent slow diversification. As industrial landscapes change and cities evolve, former mill towns often experience demographic shifts, though Lupton City's changes appear to be occurring at a slower pace compared to national averages.
While Lupton City has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community over the past decade, subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations suggest a neighborhood in transition. These changes, though modest, reflect broader trends of increasing diversity and economic volatility observed in many American communities.
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