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Demographic Analysis of Mohawk Neighborhood: A Low Diversity, White Majority Community
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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 Mohawk neighborhood in Semmes, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" (81% white) as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 648 and a median income of $59,199. Mohawk has maintained its rural character despite being part of Semmes, which was incorporated in 2011.
Over the past decade, Mohawk has consistently remained a "White Majority" community with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2017, there was a decrease in the white population from 88% to 74%, but this trend reversed from 2018 to 2022, with the white population increasing back to 81%. The black population has shown significant fluctuation, ranging from 6% to 18% over the years, reaching its peak in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively low, never exceeding 6%.
The median income in Mohawk has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend in median income, dropping from $46,491 to $43,090. However, 2020 saw a significant jump to $59,171, followed by a further increase to $63,078 in 2021. The most recent data for 2022 shows a slight decrease to $59,199, but still significantly higher than pre-2020 levels.
Population trends do not directly correlate with income changes. The population decreased from 2013 to 2017 while incomes were declining, but then began to increase from 2018 onwards, even as incomes continued to fall until 2019. The sharp income increase in 2020-2021 coincided with a population surge, but both slightly decreased in 2022.
The demographic stability of Mohawk contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities. While the U.S. as a whole has been moving towards greater racial and ethnic diversity, Mohawk has maintained its predominantly white composition.
The economic volatility seen in Mohawk, particularly the sharp income increase in 2020-2021, may be related to broader economic shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many rural and suburban areas saw increased demand and rising property values as people sought less densely populated areas, which could explain the sudden income jump.
While Mohawk has experienced some demographic fluctuations and significant economic changes over the past decade, it has largely maintained its character as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The economic improvements in recent years, if sustained, could potentially attract more diverse residents in the future, but as of now, the neighborhood's demographic composition remains relatively stable.
