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Demographic Analysis of Philadelphia Neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Philadelphia neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population comprised 80% of the residents. The median income in 2022 was $61,760, indicating a moderate economic status. This neighborhood shares its name with a major city in Pennsylvania.
Over the past decade, the Philadelphia neighborhood has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population decreased from 86% in 2013 to 80% in 2022, suggesting a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Black population increased from 9% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification of the neighborhood.
The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-4% throughout the decade. Other racial groups maintained minimal representation without significant changes. The neighborhood's population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,700 and 2,200 residents over the decade.
The median income in the neighborhood fluctuated considerably over the years. It started at $56,856 in 2013, peaked at $64,627 in 2016, dropped to $48,222 in 2019, and rebounded to $61,760 in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of highest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the lowest percentage of Black residents (8-10%). As the Black population increased to 20% in 2020, there was a corresponding rise in median income to $63,073.
The trends observed in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Jonesboro reflect broader national patterns of slow but increasing diversification in previously homogeneous communities. The gradual increase in the Black population aligns with trends seen in many suburban and small-city neighborhoods across the United States. The economic fluctuations experienced by this neighborhood may reflect broader economic trends, although without specific regional data, it is challenging to determine if these shifts were unique to this neighborhood or part of larger trends.
In conclusion, the Philadelphia neighborhood in Jonesboro remains categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority, but shows signs of gradual diversification. The economic resilience demonstrated by the recovery in median income, coupled with the increasing racial diversity, suggests a neighborhood in transition. These changes may bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its evolving demographic landscape.
