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Demographic and Economic Trends in Englewood: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Englewood, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits characteristics of low diversity with a predominant Black population of 93% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced significant economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a notable increase in median income in recent years. Englewood has maintained its status as a historically Black neighborhood despite broader demographic shifts occurring in many urban areas across the United States.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Englewood has consistently fallen under the category of low diversity, with the Black population maintaining a substantial majority of over 85%. This majority has slightly increased over time, from 87% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The White population has seen a marginal decrease from 7% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, while other racial groups have maintained minimal representation. This pattern indicates that Englewood has resisted the trend of increasing diversity seen in many urban neighborhoods across the country.
The median income in Englewood has shown significant volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was a downward trend, with median income dropping from $20,623 to $16,321. However, from 2018 onwards, there has been an upward trajectory, with median income more than doubling from $21,751 in 2018 to $39,195 in 2022. This economic improvement coincides with a slight increase in the Black majority population, suggesting that the economic benefits may be accruing within the existing community rather than being driven by demographic change or gentrification.
Population figures show a general decline from 2,765 in 2013 to 1,860 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, could indicate a complex interplay of factors such as outmigration of lower-income residents, improved economic conditions for remaining residents, or targeted economic development initiatives.
The persistence of Englewood as a predominantly Black neighborhood with increasing median income is notable in the context of national trends. Many urban areas across the U.S. have experienced gentrification and increasing diversity, often leading to the displacement of long-time residents. Englewood's ability to maintain its demographic composition while seeing economic improvements is relatively uncommon.
The sharp increase in median income since 2018 is particularly striking when compared to national trends. While the U.S. as a whole has seen income growth, the rate of increase in Englewood far outpaces the national average. This could be indicative of targeted economic development efforts or the impact of specific industries or employers in the area.
Despite these improvements, Englewood's median income remains below the national average, highlighting ongoing economic challenges faced by the community. The neighborhood's experience underscores the complex relationship between racial composition, economic development, and community stability in urban America.
