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Demographic Analysis of Twin Lakes, Alabama: Persistent Low Diversity and Economic Fluctuations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Twin Lakes, a neighborhood in Semmes, Alabama, demonstrates characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white population of 90% in 2022. The community has experienced fluctuations in population and median income over the past decade. Twin Lakes has maintained its predominantly white demographic composition despite broader national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Twin Lakes has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population exceeding 75% each year. There have been subtle shifts within this category. From 2013 to 2017, there was a gradual decrease in the white population from 88% to 75%. This trend reversed from 2018 onwards, with the white population increasing back to 90% by 2022. The black population fluctuated between 5% and 13% over the decade, reaching its peak in 2014-2017 before declining. Hispanic and two or more races categories showed minor fluctuations but remained consistently low.
The median income in Twin Lakes has shown considerable volatility over the years. The lowest median income was recorded in 2022 at $32,756, while the highest was in 2021 at $42,418. There appears to be a weak negative correlation between the percentage of white population and median income. For instance, in 2017, when the white population was at its lowest (75%), the median income was relatively high at $41,322. The population of Twin Lakes has generally declined over the decade, from 495 in 2013 to 416 in 2022, which could be influencing economic trends.
While Twin Lakes has maintained its Low Diversity status, many urban and suburban areas across the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity. The stability of Twin Lakes' racial composition is somewhat atypical of national trends, particularly for a small city neighborhood.
The economic volatility observed in Twin Lakes is not uncommon in small communities, where changes in local industries or the departure of key employers can have significant impacts. However, the lack of a clear upward trend in median income over the decade may be a point of concern, especially when compared to national trends of gradual income growth in many areas.
The population decline in Twin Lakes, while modest, contrasts with the growth seen in many suburban areas across the country. This could be indicative of broader economic or quality-of-life factors influencing residents' decisions to stay in or leave the community.
Twin Lakes presents a case of a small neighborhood maintaining its Low Diversity status while experiencing economic fluctuations. The community's resistance to broader diversification trends and its economic volatility suggest a need for focused economic development strategies to ensure long-term stability and potentially attract a more diverse population.
