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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The University neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population constituted 78% of residents. The area has experienced significant economic fluctuations over the past decade, likely due to its proximity to educational institutions.
From 2013 to 2022, the University neighborhood maintained its status as a White Majority area. In 2013, the area had Moderate Diversity, with white residents at 69% and black residents at 19%. By 2020, the neighborhood transitioned to Low Diversity, with the white population reaching 85%. Recent years (2021-2022) show a slight reversal of this trend, with diversity increasing marginally but still remaining in the Low Diversity category.
The median income in the University neighborhood has shown volatility. In 2013-2014, extremely low median incomes ($18,137 and $15,719 respectively) suggested a predominantly student population. From 2015-2019, a dramatic increase and stabilization of median income (around $55,000-$60,000) indicated an influx of more affluent residents. In 2020-2022, continued fluctuations with a general upward trend occurred, reaching $73,003 in 2022.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes, suggesting that as the area became less diverse, it also became more affluent. The recent slight increase in diversity coincides with continued income growth, possibly indicating gentrification processes. Population trends show steady growth from 2013 to 2019, followed by a significant drop in 2020 and a slight recovery thereafter.
The demographic trends in the University neighborhood contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the U.S. have seen growing minority populations and increased diversity, this neighborhood has experienced a consolidation of its white majority over much of the past decade. The economic volatility and recent growth in this area outpace national averages, suggesting local factors may be driving these changes more than broader economic trends.
The University neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse, low-income area to a less diverse but more affluent community. Recent trends suggest a potential reversal towards slightly increased diversity alongside continued economic growth, indicating ongoing evolution in the neighborhood's character and composition.