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Demographic Analysis of The Villages at Carver: 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
The Villages at Carver, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a 99% Black majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a median income of $21,490 and a population of 1,198 in 2022. This area is part of an urban renewal project in Atlanta, aimed at transforming former public housing into mixed-income communities.
From 2013 to 2022, The Villages at Carver has maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization. The Black population has consistently comprised over 90% of the neighborhood's residents. Recent years have seen a slight increase in diversity, with the introduction of a small Native American population (1%) in 2021 and 2022, and a small multiracial population (1%) in 2022. These changes have not significantly altered the overall demographic composition.
The median income in The Villages at Carver has increased steadily over the past decade, rising from $14,635 in 2013 to $21,490 in 2022, a growth of 46.8%. This increase correlates with the neighborhood's urban renewal efforts, potentially indicating some success in attracting a mix of income levels. The neighborhood's population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1,395 in 2018, declining to 807 in 2020, and rebounding to 1,198 in 2022.
The persistent low diversity and high concentration of Black residents in The Villages at Carver contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, which have often seen increasing racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's economic trajectory aligns with national trends of gradual income growth, albeit starting from a much lower base.
The median income of $21,490 in 2022 remains significantly below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This disparity highlights the ongoing economic challenges faced by this community despite its income growth.
The stability of the racial composition in The Villages at Carver, maintaining its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood, is noteworthy in the context of gentrification concerns in many urban areas. While the neighborhood has seen some income growth, it has not experienced the dramatic demographic shifts often associated with rapid gentrification in other urban renewal projects.
The Villages at Carver presents a case of stable racial demographics coupled with gradual economic improvement. This pattern suggests that while urban renewal efforts may be having some positive economic impacts, they have not led to significant changes in the racial composition of the neighborhood. The challenge moving forward may be to continue improving economic conditions for residents while maintaining the community's cultural identity and avoiding displacement of long-term residents.
