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Demographic Analysis of Maddox Road: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi
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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 Maddox Road neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, is characterized as a predominantly Black community with low diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,836 and a median income of $23,741. The area is categorized as having a "Racial Majority," with 87% of residents identifying as Black. Maddox Road is located near the Jackson Zoo, which may have influenced the neighborhood's development over time.
Over the past decade, Maddox Road has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population consistently comprising over 80% of residents. The percentage of Black residents peaked at 93% in 2020, up from 81% in 2019, before decreasing to 87% in 2022. The white population has declined from 14% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% or less before 2020 to 5% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Maddox Road has shown volatility over the past decade. The median income peaked at $29,343 in 2018, followed by a decline to $20,837 in 2021, before recovering slightly to $23,741 in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced a general decline in population from 2,455 in 2015 to 1,836 in 2022, a decrease of about 25%. The peak in median income in 2018 coincided with a slight dip in the Black majority (82%), while the recent income decline has occurred alongside an increase in the Black population percentage and the emergence of a small Hispanic community.
The demographic trends in Maddox Road reflect broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. The decline in population could be part of a larger trend of urban outmigration, particularly affecting lower-income neighborhoods. The high concentration of Black residents is not uncommon in Southern cities like Jackson, which have historically been shaped by segregation policies and practices. The recent increase in Hispanic residents, while small, mirrors national trends of growing Hispanic populations in urban areas across the country. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp decline post-2018, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by predominantly Black communities, exacerbated by events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maddox Road remains a predominantly Black neighborhood with low diversity. Subtle shifts in its demographic makeup and significant economic volatility suggest a community in transition. The emerging Hispanic population and increasing multiracial identification point towards potential future diversification, though economic challenges may continue to shape the neighborhood's development in the coming years.
