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Demographic Analysis of Magnolia Terrace: A Black Majority 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
Magnolia Terrace, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a clear Racial Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a 90% Black population, categorizing it as a Black Majority area. The median income in 2022 was $39,884, indicating fluctuations in the socioeconomic landscape over the past decade. Magnolia Terrace holds historical significance in Jackson's civil rights movement, with community centers and churches that were instrumental in organizing during the 1960s.
Over the past decade, Magnolia Terrace has maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood. In 2013, the Black population was 87%, with the White population at 13%. By 2022, the Black population increased to 90%, while the White population decreased to 6%. This trend indicates a slight intensification of the Low Diversity categorization over time.
A Hispanic population emerged in the neighborhood, reaching 4% by 2022, suggesting the potential beginnings of a Transitional Community, albeit at a slow pace. Despite this small increase in Hispanic residents, the neighborhood has not approached the thresholds for Moderate Diversity or High Diversity categories during the observed period.
The median income in Magnolia Terrace has shown volatility over the decade. It started at $39,596 in 2013, peaked at $50,974 in 2019, and declined to $39,884 in 2022. This fluctuation does not show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts observed. The income peak in 2019 coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (91%) in the dataset.
The population of Magnolia Terrace has steadily declined from 859 in 2010 to 652 in 2022, a decrease of about 24%. This population decline, coupled with income volatility, indicates potential economic challenges in the neighborhood that may influence demographic composition and community stability.
The demographic makeup of Magnolia Terrace contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas in the United States have seen growing Hispanic populations and increased racial mixing, Magnolia Terrace has maintained its predominantly Black character with minor changes.
The median income of $39,884 in 2022 is below the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in the same year. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by residents of Magnolia Terrace compared to the broader national context.
The persistent Low Diversity and economic challenges in Magnolia Terrace may reflect broader patterns of racial and economic segregation affecting many urban areas in the United States, particularly in the South. The slow pace of demographic change and economic improvement in this neighborhood underscores the enduring nature of these patterns and the complex interplay between race, economics, and community development in American cities.
