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Demographic Analysis of Melton Neighborhood: Predominantly White Population and Income Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Melton neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is characterized by low diversity with a predominantly White population, comprising 93% in 2022. The median income was $79,249 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent community. The neighborhood has maintained a stable population of 400-500 residents over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Melton consistently fell under the Low Diversity category, with the White population comprising over 75% of the total. A slight increase in diversity occurred from 2015 to 2017, with the White population percentage dropping to 87% in 2017. However, from 2018 to 2022, the White population percentage returned to 90-94%. A small but consistent Black population emerged from 2017 onwards, reaching 3-5% in recent years.
The median income in Melton has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall declining trend. The highest median incomes were observed from 2013 to 2016, peaking at $95,438 in 2013. A significant drop occurred from 2017 to 2018, with the median income falling from $75,320 to $63,827. Since then, it has rebounded and stabilized around $79,000-$81,000.
The period of slightly increased diversity (2015-2017) coincided with the beginning of the income decline. As the community returned to higher homogeneity, incomes stabilized at a lower level than the peak years.
The consistently high percentage of White residents in Melton contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The median income, even after the decline, remains above the national median household income, suggesting Melton is a relatively affluent neighborhood. The stable population size, despite fluctuations in income, may indicate a desirable location within Jonesboro.
In conclusion, Melton has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, predominantly White neighborhood over the past decade. Subtle shifts in racial composition and more pronounced changes in median income suggest a community in gradual transition. The emergence of a small but consistent Black population and the stabilization of incomes at a new, lower but still affluent level may indicate the early stages of socio-economic changes that could reshape the neighborhood's character in the coming years.
