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Demographic and Racial Changes in Edisto Court, Columbia: A Study of Neighborhood 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
Edisto Court, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" neighborhood based on its 2022 racial composition. The area has a distribution of 50% White, 41% Black, and 9% Hispanic residents. The neighborhood's median income increased from $31,887 in 2017 to $61,413 in 2022. Edisto Court is situated near the Congaree River.
Over the past decade, Edisto Court has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" with 55% of the population identifying as White. By 2020, it had shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the combined minority population exceeding 50%. This trend has continued, leading to the current "Moderate Diversity" classification in 2022.
The Black population increased from 42% in 2013 to 48% in 2020, before decreasing to 41% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from nearly non-existent in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a "Transitional Community" aspect. These shifts could be attributed to factors such as changing housing affordability, job opportunities, or broader demographic trends in the Columbia area.
The neighborhood's economic landscape has evolved alongside its demographic changes. The median income increased from $31,887 in 2017 to $61,413 in 2022. This increase suggests economic development or an influx of higher-income residents. The period of rapid income growth coincides with the shift towards greater diversity, potentially indicating a link between increasing diversity and economic opportunities.
The population has remained between 500-700 residents over the decade, with a slight downward trend from 2020 to 2022. This could be related to economic changes, possibly pricing out some long-term residents.
The trends in Edisto Court align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The income growth outpaces national averages, suggesting faster economic development in this neighborhood. The growing Hispanic population reflects a national trend of increasing Hispanic populations in areas traditionally dominated by Black and White residents.
Edisto Court exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. Its evolution from a White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity, coupled with income growth, suggests a dynamic local economy and changing social landscape. These shifts likely bring both opportunities and challenges for residents, potentially reshaping the neighborhood's character and community dynamics.
