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Demographic Analysis of Redstone Neighborhood: Persistence of White Majority and Income Growth
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Redstone neighborhood in Semmes, Alabama, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority population of 86% in 2022. The population has grown from 1,246 residents in 2010 to 1,410 in 2022. The median income has increased from $63,909 in 2013 to $76,926 in 2022, indicating an affluent community. Redstone's proximity to the Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army post and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, likely influences its demographic and economic composition.
Redstone has maintained its status as a White Majority community throughout the observed period. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity, with the White population decreasing from 87% to 69%. However, from 2018 to 2020, there was a reversal, with the White population increasing to 78%. The most recent data for 2021-2022 shows a return to an even stronger White Majority at 86%.
The median income in Redstone has shown a general upward trend. From 2013 to 2015, there was rapid initial growth from $63,909 to $67,863. In 2016, there was a slight decrease to $66,028. From 2017 to 2022, there has been consistent growth, reaching $76,926 in 2022. The period of increased racial diversity from 2013 to 2017 coincided with significant income growth.
Redstone's demographic trends contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. Many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. have been experiencing a shift towards greater racial diversity. The steady increase in median income in Redstone aligns with broader economic trends seen in many affluent suburban communities, especially those associated with high-tech or government installations.
The neighborhood's maintenance of a White Majority, despite brief periods of increased diversity, may be influenced by its specific local context, possibly related to employment opportunities at the nearby military and space facilities. These facilities could attract a particular demographic profile.
In conclusion, Redstone has largely maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community with steadily increasing affluence, despite minor demographic fluctuations. The neighborhood's unique characteristics, likely influenced by its proximity to significant government installations, appear to be driving factors in its demographic and economic stability.
