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Demographic and Racial Trends in Midland Terrace, Columbia: A Decade of Change (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
Midland Terrace, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, is characterized as a "Black Majority" community with a significant white minority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 670 and a median income of $40,943. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in its population and racial composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Midland Terrace has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood, with variations in the strength of this majority. In 2013, the neighborhood had a 59% Black majority. By 2019, it briefly shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" status, with Black and White populations each at 48%. From 2020 onwards, it returned to a "Black Majority" status, reaching 65% Black population by 2022. This evolution suggests a period of increasing diversity followed by a re-solidification of the Black majority.
The median income in Midland Terrace has shown an upward trend, rising from $31,073 in 2013 to $40,943 in 2022, with a peak of $48,204 in 2021. The period of highest diversity (2018-2019) coincided with a significant increase in median income from $34,177 to $40,901. The subsequent strengthening of the Black majority from 2020 to 2022 occurred alongside continued income growth, reaching a peak in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022.
These trends suggest that economic improvements in the neighborhood may have initially attracted a more diverse population, but the area has since consolidated as a predominantly Black community with improved economic status compared to a decade ago.
The demographic shifts in Midland Terrace reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the re-solidification of the Black majority in recent years may be unique to this neighborhood or reflective of trends specific to Columbia or South Carolina.
The economic growth seen in Midland Terrace, with median income increasing by about 32% from 2013 to 2022, outpaces the national inflation rate for the same period (approximately 25%). This suggests real economic gains for the neighborhood residents, potentially indicating improved job opportunities or local economic development initiatives.
Midland Terrace has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. While maintaining its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood, it has experienced periods of increased diversity and consistent economic growth. These trends indicate a dynamic community that has seen real improvements in economic conditions while navigating shifts in its racial composition.
