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Demographic and Economic Trends in Raines Community: 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
The Raines Community in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly Black population of 95% in 2022. This neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $20,406 in 2013 to $35,808 in 2022. The community has seen a decline in population during this period, suggesting a pattern of economic improvement coupled with outward migration.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the Raines Community has maintained its status as a Low Diversity area with a Black Majority. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 90% throughout, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in the white population from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, but this change is not significant enough to shift the neighborhood's diversity category.
The most notable trend in the Raines Community is the substantial increase in median income, which has grown by approximately 75% from 2013 to 2022. This economic improvement is notable given the concurrent decline in population, which decreased from 260 in 2013 to 180 in 2022. This inverse relationship between income growth and population decline suggests a possible scenario of economic advancement leading to outward migration.
The economic growth in the Raines Community outpaces the national average income growth rate during a similar period. The persistent lack of racial diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The population decline in a period of economic growth is atypical and may warrant further investigation into local factors such as housing availability, urban development policies, or changes in local industry.
The stability of the racial composition, despite economic changes, suggests strong community ties and cultural roots in the area. It also raises questions about barriers to integration or the attractiveness of the neighborhood to diverse populations despite its economic improvements.
The Raines Community presents a case of economic advancement within a racially homogeneous setting. The neighborhood has seen significant income growth, but it has not translated into increased diversity or population growth. This pattern suggests a complex interplay of economic and social factors that may be unique to this area of Jackson, Mississippi, and merits further study to understand its causes and potential long-term implications for the community.
