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Demographic Analysis of Peyton Forest: 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
Peyton Forest, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,136 and a median income of $37,239. Peyton Forest is named after William Peyton, an early settler in the area, and is located near the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
Over the past decade, Peyton Forest has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 80% throughout the observed period, with a peak of 94% in 2019. The Hispanic population has shown fluctuations but generally increased from 11% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification. The data shows no significant presence of other racial groups throughout the decade.
The median income in Peyton Forest has shown significant growth over the observed period. From 2013 to 2019, there was a substantial increase in median income from $21,824 to $40,890. Post-2019, there has been a slight decline in median income, settling at $37,239 in 2022. The population has fluctuated between 1,056 and 1,483 residents over the decade, with no clear long-term trend.
The economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of significant income growth (2013-2019) coincides with the highest percentage of Black residents and a lower Hispanic population. The recent slight decline in income parallels a small increase in the Hispanic population.
Peyton Forest's median income ($37,239 in 2022) likely remains below both Atlanta's and the national median income. The neighborhood's racial makeup is notably different from Atlanta as a whole, which is known for being more diverse. The gradual increase in Hispanic residents aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic populations in urban areas, though at a slower rate in Peyton Forest.
Peyton Forest presents a picture of a stable, predominantly Black community experiencing gradual economic improvement and slow diversification. The neighborhood's journey reflects both the persistence of historical racial segregation patterns in American cities and the gradual forces of change and integration. The economic progress, despite recent setbacks, suggests a community on a path of development, albeit with ongoing challenges. The future of Peyton Forest may involve a balance between maintaining its African American cultural identity and adapting to increasing diversity and economic changes.
