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Demographic and Racial Composition Changes in East Carollton, New Orleans (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
East Carollton, a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, exhibits a specific demographic profile as of 2022. The area is classified as a "White Majority" community, with 60% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood's diversity level approaches "Moderate Diversity." East Carollton's median income in 2022 was $76,671, indicating a relatively affluent area. The neighborhood's proximity to Tulane and Loyola Universities likely influences its demographic composition and economic status.
Over the past decade, East Carollton has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "White Majority" with 73% of the population identifying as white. By 2018, it transitioned to "Moderate Diversity" status, with the white population decreasing to 54% and notable increases in Black and Asian populations. However, by 2020, the community reverted to "White Majority" status, albeit with a more balanced racial composition than in 2013.
The most significant changes include a decrease in the white population from 73% in 2013 to 60% in 2022, an increase in the Asian population from 3% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, fluctuations in the Black population peaking at 29% in 2018 before settling at 17% in 2022, and a steady increase in the population identifying as two or more races, from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These shifts suggest that East Carollton could be classified as a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity over time, despite maintaining a white majority.
The demographic changes in East Carollton have coincided with significant economic shifts. The median income increased from $45,542 in 2013 to $76,671 in 2022, representing a 68% increase over nine years. This economic growth may have influenced the neighborhood's ability to attract a more diverse population, particularly in terms of increasing Asian representation.
The period of highest diversity (2017-2019) also saw some of the highest median incomes, peaking at $77,667 in 2019. This suggests that increased diversity in the neighborhood coincided with economic prosperity rather than decline. The population of East Carollton has fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 4,608 in 2012 and declining to 3,560 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate a gentrification process that could be influencing the racial composition of the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in East Carollton reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically white-majority neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. The significant increase in the Asian population aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in university-adjacent neighborhoods. The economic growth in East Carollton outpaces the national average. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 27% from 2013 to 2022, East Carollton's grew by 68% in the same period, indicating a rapidly gentrifying area.
The neighborhood's transition towards greater diversity, while maintaining a white majority, suggests a complex interplay of factors including university influence, economic growth, and changing urban demographics. As East Carollton continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor whether it maintains its current "White Majority" status or shifts towards a more diverse demographic profile in the coming years.
