Demographic Analysis of Twin Oaks: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas
CATEGORY
Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
Twin Oaks, a neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 407 and a median income of $97,135. This affluent area has maintained a high median income over the past decade, significantly above the national average.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Twin Oaks has consistently been a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has comprised over 75% of the total, reaching as high as 98% in 2017. There are indications of a gradual transition towards increased diversity, particularly in the latter half of the decade.
The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, rising from 0% in 2013 to 9% in 2020, before settling at 5% in 2022. The Black population has remained minimal, never exceeding 1% throughout the period. Other racial groups, including Asians, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders, have had negligible representation in Twin Oaks over the past decade.
Twin Oaks has maintained a high median income throughout the observed period, ranging from $88,578 in 2016 to a peak of $106,148 in 2021. The years with the highest Hispanic population (2020-2022) coincide with some of the highest median incomes, suggesting that the increasing Hispanic population in Twin Oaks may belong to a higher socioeconomic bracket.
The population of Twin Oaks has fluctuated over the years, reaching a peak of 784 in 2018 before declining to 407 in 2022. This population decline has not negatively impacted the median income, indicating that those who remain or move into the neighborhood maintain high earning power.
While Twin Oaks remains predominantly white, its gradual increase in Hispanic population aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $90,000 and reaching over $100,000 in recent years, places it well above the national median household income of $67,521 in 2020.
The subtle demographic shifts observed in Twin Oaks, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population, may reflect broader changes in the labor market or educational institutions in Jonesboro or the surrounding region. However, the persistence of a strong White Majority suggests that Twin Oaks may have characteristics that have limited more rapid diversification seen in other parts of the country.
In conclusion, Twin Oaks shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood with a high median income. The community's economic stability has been maintained even as it experiences subtle demographic shifts, indicating a gradual and economically robust process of diversification.
