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Demographic and Economic Trends in Ceder Grove and Lynbrook: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ceder Grove and Lynbrook in Shreveport, Louisiana, currently represent a "Black Majority" community with low diversity. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 81% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $26,636. This area has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader trends in urban development and racial dynamics in the American South.
From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. The Black population percentage increased from 80% in 2013 to a peak of 88% in 2019, before slightly decreasing to 81% in 2022. The White population decreased from 13% in 2013 to a low of 8% in 2018, before rebounding slightly to 13% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively constant at around 3% throughout the decade.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been volatile. Median income rose from $22,646 in 2013 to a peak of $31,343 in 2020, before declining to $26,636 in 2022. The population has steadily decreased from 14,792 in 2013 to 11,161 in 2022, a 24.5% reduction. The peak in median income in 2020 coincided with a slight decrease in the Black majority percentage.
These trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. Many U.S. cities have experienced changing racial demographics, often with increasing diversity. However, Ceder Grove and Lynbrook's persistent Black majority differs from this trend. The neighborhood's median income, even at its peak, remains significantly below the national median, which was around $67,521 in 2020. The substantial population decrease aligns with trends seen in some post-industrial cities, particularly in the Midwest and South, where economic challenges have led to outmigration.
Ceder Grove and Lynbrook present a complex picture of a predominantly Black urban neighborhood grappling with economic challenges and population decline. While maintaining its racial character, the area has experienced significant economic volatility and a consistent loss of residents. These trends suggest a need for targeted economic development and community investment strategies to stabilize the population and improve economic outcomes for residents.
