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Demographic Analysis of Sugaloch: A Study of Racial Composition in a Jackson Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sugaloch, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority." As of 2022, the neighborhood is characterized by a 90% Black population. This racial composition is notable given the neighborhood's location in Jackson, which has historical significance related to the Civil Rights Movement.
Over the past decade, Sugaloch has experienced a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity," with an 80% Black majority and an 18% White presence. By 2022, the community shifted towards "Low Diversity" with a 90% Black majority and a decrease in the White population to 6%.
This trend indicates a movement towards racial homogeneity, with the Black population becoming increasingly dominant. The most significant shift occurred between 2019 and 2022, where the Black population increased from 78% to 90%, while the White population decreased from 15% to 6%. A small Asian presence in the neighborhood increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Sugaloch correlate with fluctuations in median income. In 2013, when the neighborhood had greater racial diversity, the median income was at its peak at $70,484. As the community became less diverse, there was a downward trend in median income, reaching $44,791 in 2018. However, despite continued decrease in diversity from 2018 to 2022, the median income showed some recovery, rising to $46,260 in 2022.
The population of Sugaloch has fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 2,391 in 2017 and settling at 1,777 in 2022. These population changes do not directly correlate with either racial composition or income trends.
The trend towards increased racial homogeneity in Sugaloch contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. The economic fluctuations seen in Sugaloch, particularly the decline and partial recovery of median income, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many urban areas in the post-2008 recession era and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sugaloch presents a case of a neighborhood transitioning towards greater racial homogeneity while experiencing economic fluctuations. This trend raises questions about the factors driving these changes and their implications for community cohesion, economic opportunity, and long-term neighborhood development in Jackson.
