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Demographic and Racial Composition of South Side Neighborhood, Johnson City, Tennessee
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The South Side neighborhood of Johnson City, Tennessee, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white population of 78% as of 2022. From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood maintained a status of Low Diversity, with the white population remaining above 75%. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 78% in 2022. The black population increased from 6% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population doubled from 3% to 6% over the decade.
The median income in the South Side neighborhood has shown an overall upward trend, with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $26,451. It peaked in 2019 at $34,216, representing a 29% increase over six years. There was a decrease to $30,280 in 2020. As of 2022, the median income stood at $31,420.
The period of most significant income growth (2013-2019) coincided with the most substantial increases in minority populations, particularly black and Hispanic residents. The slight decline in median income since 2019 has occurred alongside a stabilization of demographic percentages.
The demographic changes in the South Side neighborhood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many American communities. The pace of change is slower than in many urban areas across the United States, which have seen more rapid shifts towards becoming Majority-Minority or High Diversity communities.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020 and subsequent partial recovery, mirror national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall income growth over the decade suggests that the South Side neighborhood has experienced economic improvement.
The South Side neighborhood remains categorized as Low Diversity, but shows signs of a gradual transition towards increased racial diversity. This shift, coupled with overall positive economic trends despite recent challenges, suggests a community in slow but steady transition. The interplay between these demographic and economic changes may continue to shape the neighborhood's character and opportunities in the coming years.
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