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Demographic Analysis of Sandlewood Estates: 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
Sandlewood Estates, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, 95% of the population identifies as Black. The median income in 2022 is $49,455, which is lower than the city's average.
Over the past decade, Sandlewood Estates has maintained its status as a low diversity, Black majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood was almost exclusively Black. Starting in 2017, there was a slight increase in diversity, with 1% of residents identifying as Two or More Races. By 2018, the neighborhood showed signs of becoming a transitional community, with the introduction of a small Hispanic population (1%) and a slight decrease in the Black population to 94%.
The trend continued through 2021, with further diversification including small percentages of White (1%), Native American (1%), and Other (1%) residents, while maintaining a strong Black majority (93%). In 2022, there was a slight reversal of this trend, with the Black population increasing to 95% and the Two or More Races category dropping to 0%.
The economic trajectory of Sandlewood Estates has been volatile over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $77,497 in 2019. However, since 2020, there has been a sharp decline in median income, dropping to $49,455 in 2022. This economic downturn coincides with a significant decrease in population, from a peak of 2,337 in 2016 to 1,476 in 2022.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends suggests that the period of increasing diversity (2017-2021) aligned with a period of economic growth in the neighborhood. The recent reversal in diversity trends (2022) corresponds with a substantial drop in median income and population, possibly indicating that economic pressures may be influencing demographic composition.
While Atlanta as a whole has been experiencing increasing diversity and economic growth over the past decade, Sandlewood Estates appears to be on a different trajectory. The neighborhood's persistent low diversity and recent economic decline stand in contrast to broader city trends. This divergence could be attributed to various factors such as localized economic challenges, potential gentrification pressures in surrounding neighborhoods, and historical patterns of racial segregation in Atlanta.
The recent population decline in Sandlewood Estates, coupled with falling median incomes, suggests that the neighborhood may be facing significant socio-economic challenges. This trend could potentially lead to further demographic shifts in the coming years if economic conditions do not improve, possibly transitioning the area towards increased diversity as new residents seek affordable housing options within the Atlanta metropolitan area.
