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Demographic Analysis of Woodlea, Mississippi: A Study of Racial Homogeneity and Economic Prosperity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Woodlea, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, 94% of the population identifies as Black. The neighborhood's median income was $80,292 in 2022, higher than the median household income for Mississippi. This combination of racial homogeneity and high income levels presents an interesting case for demographic and economic study.
Over the past decade, Woodlea has maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood with a strong Black majority. The Black population increased from 77% in 2013 to 99% by 2016, remaining above 94% through 2022. The white population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 6% by 2022. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout this period.
Woodlea's economic trajectory has been relatively stable with some fluctuations. The median income peaked in 2018 at $91,926, an increase from $74,677 in 2013. A slight downward trend followed, with the 2022 median income at $80,292. The population of Woodlea has shown variability, growing from 521 in 2013 to 1,061 in 2018, then decreasing to 787 in 2022.
The demographic profile of Woodlea is noteworthy when compared to broader trends. While many urban areas in the United States have experienced increasing diversity, Woodlea has become more racially homogeneous. This trend contrasts with national patterns where multiracial populations are growing and many cities are becoming more diverse.
Economically, Woodlea's median income significantly outpaces both the Mississippi state average and the national median household income. This economic strength, coupled with its racial homogeneity, positions Woodlea as an outlier in terms of typical urban demographic-economic correlations.
The neighborhood's ability to maintain high income levels while becoming more racially homogeneous challenges some common assumptions about diversity and economic prosperity in urban settings. It suggests that local factors have played a significant role in shaping Woodlea's unique demographic and economic profile.
Woodlea presents a case of a neighborhood that has diverged from national trends by becoming less diverse over time while maintaining strong economic indicators. This evolution raises questions about the interplay between racial composition, community dynamics, and economic prosperity in urban America.
