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Demographic Analysis of South River Gardens: 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
South River Gardens, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 5,010 and a median income of $39,926. South River Gardens is located near the South River, which has been the focus of recent environmental restoration efforts.
Over the past decade, South River Gardens has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong Black majority. In 2013, the Black population constituted 87% of the neighborhood, decreasing slightly to 79% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The white population increased from 6% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The economic landscape of South River Gardens has shown fluctuations over the past decade. There has been an overall upward trend in median income, from $21,509 in 2013 to $39,926 in 2022, representing an 86% increase. However, this growth has not been linear, with notable fluctuations such as a peak of $43,010 in 2020 followed by a decline to $27,010 in 2021. The population has experienced a general decline from 6,231 in 2013 to 5,010 in 2022, with fluctuations in between.
The neighborhood's demographic composition, with its strong Black majority, is characteristic of many historically Black neighborhoods in Atlanta and other major Southern cities. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The economic volatility, particularly the sharp changes in median income between 2020 and 2022, likely reflects the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery.
The overall increase in median income, while significant, still places South River Gardens below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021, indicating ongoing economic challenges despite improvements. The interplay between demographic and economic changes will likely continue to shape the neighborhood's character and development in the coming years.
