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Demographic and Racial Composition Changes in Clifton Hills, Chattanooga
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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 Clifton Hills neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 47% of the community, followed by Hispanic residents at 33% and Black residents at 17%. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, increasing from 633 residents in 2010 to 976 in 2022. Economically, the area has seen a rise in median income, from $26,911 in 2013 to $37,307 in 2022, indicating economic improvement.
Over the past decade, Clifton Hills has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed a Majority-Minority status with an even split between White (48%) and minority populations. By 2017, it had shifted to a Black Plurality (46%), indicating a change in the community's makeup. However, this shift was temporary, and by 2022, the neighborhood had evolved into its current state of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality.
The Hispanic population has remained stable, around 30-35% throughout the decade, while the Black population has fluctuated more. The white population, after declining to 31% in 2017, has rebounded to become the largest group again at 47% in 2022. These shifts suggest a changing community, possibly influenced by factors such as gentrification, changing housing markets, or economic opportunities attracting different demographic groups.
The economic trajectory of Clifton Hills shows an upward trend, with fluctuations. The median income dropped from $30,882 in 2014 to $19,425 in 2016, coinciding with the period when the Black population was increasing. Since 2016, there has been a steady increase in median income, reaching $37,307 in 2022. This economic improvement correlates with the increase in the white population percentage and could indicate neighborhood revitalization or gentrification.
The population growth from 633 in 2010 to 976 in 2022 suggests that Clifton Hills has become an increasingly attractive place to live, possibly due to improved economic conditions or urban development initiatives.
The trends observed in Clifton Hills reflect patterns seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The shift towards increased diversity, followed by a partial reversal, is reminiscent of gentrification processes observed in other cities. The economic improvement, coupled with demographic changes, suggests that Clifton Hills may be experiencing urban renewal similar to that seen in other mid-sized American cities.
The increase in median income from $26,911 in 2013 to $37,307 in 2022 outpaces national inflation rates for the same period, indicating real economic growth in the neighborhood. However, this median income is still below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021.
Clifton Hills presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition, moving from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with improving economic indicators. This evolution reflects broader urban trends of changing demographics and economic development, potentially bringing both opportunities and challenges for long-term residents and newcomers alike.
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