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Demographic Analysis of Midwest Cascade: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Atlanta
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Midwest Cascade, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a Black majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,421 and a median income of $74,534. This area is notable for its strong African American community presence, which has been consistent over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Midwest Cascade has maintained its status as a Black majority neighborhood, with the Black population consistently comprising over 90% of the total. This stability in racial composition is notable in an era of increasing diversity in many urban areas. However, there are subtle signs of a potential transitional community emerging in recent years. The Black population percentage slightly decreased from 99% in 2019 to 94% in 2022. There is a small increase in Hispanic representation, from 0% in 2019 to 2% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 4% between 2019 and 2022.
The median income in Midwest Cascade has fluctuated over the years but generally remained high compared to national averages. Peak income was observed in 2014 at $88,307. A significant drop occurred in 2020 to $69,144. Income rebounded to $84,114 in 2021 but decreased again to $74,534 in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, the neighborhood has maintained a relatively high median income, suggesting economic stability even as subtle demographic shifts begin to occur.
Population trends show variability. The population peaked at 4,204 in 2018. It decreased to 3,704 in 2020. By 2022, the population stood at 3,421, indicating a continued decline. The recent population decrease, coupled with income fluctuations and subtle demographic shifts, might suggest the beginning of neighborhood changes that warrant further monitoring.
The neighborhood's persistent Black majority status is notable in an era where many urban areas are experiencing increased racial diversity. The median income, even at its recent lower points, remains above the national median, indicating a relatively affluent community. The subtle increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this neighborhood.
Midwest Cascade presents a case of a stable, predominantly Black, middle to upper-middle-class neighborhood that is showing early signs of potential demographic shifts. While it remains firmly in the low diversity category, the recent subtle changes in racial composition, coupled with income and population fluctuations, suggest that the neighborhood may be at the cusp of a transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand if Midwest Cascade is indeed becoming a transitional community or if it will maintain its current demographic profile in the coming years.
