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Demographic Analysis of North Titusville: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Titusville, a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a predominant Black population of 90% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced population decline over the past decade, decreasing from 2,643 residents in 2010 to 1,263 in 2022. The median income has increased to $21,159 in 2022. North Titusville has historical significance in Birmingham's civil rights movement.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, North Titusville has maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization. The Black population percentage has slightly decreased from 96% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. The Hispanic population has gradually increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2019 and 2021. The White population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in North Titusville has shown an upward trend, increasing from $14,432 in 2013 to $21,159 in 2022, representing a 46.6% increase over the decade. This economic improvement has occurred alongside demographic shifts. The population has decreased significantly during this period, from 2,612 in 2013 to 1,263 in 2022, a decline of about 51.6%.
The demographic trends in North Titusville reflect broader national patterns of increased diversity in urban areas, albeit at a much slower pace. The persistent "Low Diversity" categorization, with a predominant Black population, is characteristic of many historically Black neighborhoods in Southern cities shaped by segregation policies.
The economic improvements, while positive, still place North Titusville below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that despite progress, the neighborhood continues to face economic challenges common to many urban areas with historically marginalized populations.
The population decline in North Titusville is more severe than national urban trends, which have generally seen growth in city centers over the past decade. This could indicate local factors such as urban renewal projects, changing housing markets, or migration patterns specific to Birmingham or Alabama.
North Titusville remains a predominantly Black neighborhood with low diversity. Subtle demographic shifts and economic improvements suggest the potential for gradual change. The significant population decline poses challenges and questions about the long-term sustainability and development of the community.
