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Demographic Analysis of Pittsburgh, Atlanta: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pittsburgh, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 2,929, with African Americans comprising 88% of the residents. The median income has increased to $35,213 in 2022. Pittsburgh was established in the late 19th century as a working-class neighborhood for Black residents.
From 2013 to 2022, Pittsburgh has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. Between 2013 and 2015, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with African Americans comprising 94-98% of the population. From 2016 to 2022, while still categorized as Low Diversity, there has been a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity. The Black population decreased from 94% to 88%, while other racial groups, particularly White and Two or More Races, saw small increases.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2018, median income grew from $19,528 to $22,666, a 16% increase over five years. Between 2019 and 2022, a significant increase in median income occurred, rising from $29,471 to $35,213, a 19.5% increase in three years. This rapid income growth coincides with the period of slightly increasing diversity.
Pittsburgh's demographic trends contrast with broader national trends of increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the U.S. have experienced significant shifts towards High or Moderate Diversity over the past decade, Pittsburgh has maintained its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood.
The rapid increase in median income since 2019 outpaces national averages. However, despite this growth, the neighborhood's median income remains below the national median of $70,784 in 2021, indicating ongoing economic challenges despite recent improvements.
The stability of the Black majority in Pittsburgh, even as incomes rise, is notable. It may reflect strong community ties and efforts to maintain the neighborhood's cultural identity in the face of potential gentrification pressures that often accompany rapid income growth in urban areas.
Pittsburgh remains a Low Diversity, Black Majority community, but subtle demographic shifts and significant economic changes suggest the neighborhood is in the early stages of transition. The challenge moving forward will be balancing economic growth and potential increased diversity with preserving the neighborhood's strong African American heritage and community bonds.
