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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Adamsville: A Predominantly African American 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
Adamsville, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "Racial Majority" of African Americans. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 5,150 and a median income of $28,437. Adamsville has historical significance in Atlanta's civil rights movement, having been home to several prominent African American leaders and activists during the mid-20th century.
Over the past decade, Adamsville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of African Americans. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 85% throughout the period, reaching a peak of 97% in 2020. There are signs of a slight shift towards becoming a "Transitional Community" in recent years. The Hispanic population has grown from 2% in 2020 to 8% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2019 to 3% in 2022. The White population has maintained a presence of 1% since 2020. These changes suggest a gradual trend towards increased diversity, albeit at a slow pace.
The economic landscape of Adamsville has seen significant changes over the past decade, correlating with its demographic shifts. Median income has increased substantially, from $14,598 in 2013 to $28,437 in 2022, nearly doubling over this period. A notable jump in median income occurred between 2019 ($16,881) and 2020 ($29,716), coinciding with the peak in African American population percentage. The population has fluctuated but generally increased, from 4,033 in 2013 to 5,150 in 2022. These economic improvements suggest that as the community has maintained its strong African American majority, it has also experienced economic growth. The recent slight diversification coincides with continued economic stability.
Adamsville's demographic composition is atypical for many urban neighborhoods across the United States, which have often trended towards increased diversity over the past decade. However, it is not uncommon in historically African American neighborhoods in major Southern cities. The economic improvements seen in Adamsville align with broader trends of economic recovery and growth in many urban areas post-2010.
Despite the significant increase in median income, Adamsville's 2022 figure of $28,437 remains well below the national median household income of approximately $70,000. This suggests that while progress has been made, the neighborhood still faces economic challenges compared to national averages.
The recent slight increase in diversity, particularly with growing Hispanic and multiracial populations, mirrors broader national demographic trends. However, the pace of this change in Adamsville is slower than in many other urban areas, reflecting the neighborhood's strong historical and cultural ties to its African American identity.
Adamsville presents a unique case of a historically African American neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing economic growth. The recent signs of increased diversity suggest the potential for further changes in the coming years, which may bring both opportunities and challenges for this community with deep historical roots.
