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Demographic and Racial Composition Changes in Downtown CBD, Little Rock (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Downtown CBD in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,915 and a median income of $43,670. This urban core area has experienced demographic and economic shifts over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Downtown CBD maintained its status as a White Majority community, with fluctuations. In 2013, the area was categorized as Low Diversity with a 66% white population. By 2017, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 54% and the black population increasing to 39%. By 2022, the neighborhood reverted to a stronger White Majority (62%), but with increased representation from other groups, particularly the Hispanic population (7% in 2022, up from 1% in 2013).
The median income in Downtown CBD increased from $29,874 in 2013 to $43,670 in 2022, a 46% increase. The population grew from 2,397 in 2013 to 2,915 in 2022, a 21.6% increase. This population growth, combined with rising incomes, suggests gentrification processes may be occurring.
The trends observed in Downtown CBD align with patterns seen in many urban cores across the United States. The initial increase in diversity followed by a partial reversal is common in areas undergoing gentrification. The income growth outpaces national averages, indicating that Downtown CBD has experienced rapid economic development.
The growth in the Hispanic population reflects broader national demographic shifts. The relatively low Asian population (1% in 2022) is notable, as many urban centers have seen more significant growth in Asian residents over the same period.
Downtown CBD in Little Rock has undergone a complex demographic evolution over the past decade. While maintaining its White Majority status, it has experienced periods of increasing diversity followed by a partial reversal, alongside significant economic growth. These changes likely reflect broader urban renewal and gentrification processes, with implications for community dynamics, housing affordability, and local economic opportunities.
