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Demographic and Racial Changes in Scenic Hills Neighborhood, Jonesboro, Arkansas: 2013-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Scenic Hills neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, transitioned from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 67% to 50%, while the Black population increased from 24% to 30%. The Hispanic population, not recorded in 2013, grew to 11% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% to 9% during this period.
The neighborhood experienced significant economic changes. The median income declined from $46,348 in 2013 to $29,774 in 2022, a decrease of approximately 36%. Despite economic challenges, the population grew from 2,209 in 2013 to 2,419 in 2022, with fluctuations in between, peaking at 2,930 in 2016.
The increasing diversity in Scenic Hills coincides with the declining median income. This could indicate changing economic opportunities or demographics of incoming residents. The neighborhood's proximity to Arkansas State University likely influences its demographic makeup and economic dynamics.
The trends in Scenic Hills reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and small city neighborhoods. The growth of the Hispanic population and multiracial categories aligns with national trends of increasing diversity and multiracial identification. However, the persistence of a substantial Black population alongside a declining white majority suggests a unique local dynamic.
The economic decline in Scenic Hills is particularly notable and may be related to broader economic challenges in small cities or specific local factors. This trend could be influencing and being influenced by the changing demographics, potentially as lower-income residents move into previously middle-income areas or as higher-income residents relocate.
Scenic Hills exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. These changes present both challenges and opportunities for community cohesion, local services, and economic development strategies in the coming years.
