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Demographic and Economic Trends in Garden Hills, Atlanta: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Garden Hills, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, demonstrates low diversity with a white majority of 77% in 2022. The neighborhood is characterized by high median income, which reached $134,418 in 2016 but has since declined. Garden Hills is known for its historic charm, tree-lined streets, and proximity to upscale shopping areas in Buckhead.
Over the past decade, Garden Hills has maintained its status as a predominantly white neighborhood, consistently categorized as "Low Diversity." The white population has fluctuated between 67% and 84%, peaking in 2020 before slightly declining. The black population temporarily increased from 6% in 2013 to 15% in 2017-2018, before returning to 6% in 2022. The Asian community has grown, particularly in recent years, increasing from 2% in 2019 to 11% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 8-10% in 2013-2017 to 1% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic changes. Median income was consistently above $120,000 from 2013 to 2018. However, since 2019, there has been a sharp decline, with the median income dropping to $74,001 in 2022. The population has fluctuated, peaking at 4,141 in 2016 before declining to 3,458 in 2021, then slightly rebounding to 3,805 in 2022.
The decline in median income coincides with the decrease in the white majority percentage and the increase in the Asian population. This suggests a shift in the neighborhood's economic makeup, possibly due to changing job markets or new residents with different income profiles.
The sharp decline in median income since 2019 likely reflects broader economic challenges, possibly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth in the Asian population aligns with national trends of increasing Asian-American populations in many urban and suburban areas, often associated with tech and professional sector growth. The decrease in the Hispanic population contrasts with many urban trends across the US, where Hispanic populations have generally been growing.
Garden Hills remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual diversification and significant economic changes. The community appears to be in a state of transition, balancing its historic character with evolving demographics and economic realities. These changes may bring both challenges and opportunities for community development and social cohesion in the coming years.
