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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Kamper-Avenues Neighborhood: White Majority with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Kamper-Avenues neighborhood in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,165 and a median income of $47,919. The neighborhood has experienced significant fluctuations in both its demographic composition and economic indicators over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, the Kamper-Avenues neighborhood has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority of 69% and a Black minority of 30%. By 2019, the White Majority reached 74%, while the Black population decreased to 15%. From 2020 to 2022, the White population decreased to 63% and the Black population increased to 31%. In 2021-2022, small Pacific Islander (3%) and Two or More Races (2%) populations emerged.
The median income in the Kamper-Avenues neighborhood has shown fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable between $38,000 and $42,000. In 2020, it increased significantly to $47,970. After a dip in 2021, it rebounded to $47,919 in 2022. The period of highest White Majority (2018-2020) coincided with an upward trend in median income. The recent increase in diversity (2021-2022) has been accompanied by maintenance of higher median income levels compared to the early 2010s.
These trends in the Kamper-Avenues neighborhood reflect broader national patterns. Many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. have been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp increase in median income in 2020, might be related to national economic trends. The maintenance of higher median incomes alongside increasing diversity aligns with national trends where diverse communities often experience economic growth and stability.
The Kamper-Avenues neighborhood, while maintaining its White Majority status, shows signs of evolving towards greater diversity. This demographic shift, coupled with overall positive economic trends, suggests a community in transition. The neighborhood's ability to maintain higher median incomes while becoming more diverse is an indicator of its economic resilience and potential for continued growth and development in the coming years.
