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Demographic and Racial Trends in Cloverdale Watson Neighborhood, Little Rock: A Predominantly Black Community
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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 Cloverdale Watson neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas, is characterized as a predominantly Black community with a significant Hispanic presence. In 2022, Black residents comprised 80% of the population, categorizing it as a "Racial Majority" area. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $39,007, showing fluctuations over the past decade. Cloverdale Watson is located near the Little Rock Zoo.
Over the past decade, Cloverdale Watson has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population remaining dominant. The Black population percentage increased from 71% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 8% in 2013 to a peak of 20% in 2018-2019, before declining to 12% in 2022. The White population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Cloverdale Watson has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2022, it increased from $34,821 to $39,007, an overall growth of about 12%. The lowest point was $31,526 in 2014, and the highest was $40,248 in 2016. The population decreased from 5,637 in 2013 to 5,027 in 2022, a decline of about 10.8%.
The economic trends appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of highest Hispanic representation (2018-2019) coincided with lower median incomes. As the Black majority strengthened in recent years, median income stabilized around $39,000-$40,000.
The strengthening of the Black majority in Cloverdale Watson contrasts with the national trend of increasing diversity in many urban areas. The fluctuations in median income, while showing overall growth, suggest economic vulnerability. The decline in population over the decade could indicate broader issues affecting Little Rock or this specific neighborhood.
Cloverdale Watson has maintained its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood over the past decade, with periods of increased Hispanic presence that have since receded. The economic trajectory has been uneven but generally positive, potentially stabilizing as the community has become more demographically homogeneous in recent years. These trends suggest a complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in this Little Rock neighborhood.
