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Demographic Changes in Highland and Stoner Hill: Race and Diversity Trends from 2013 to 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
Highland and Stoner Hill in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a neighborhood with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The Black population comprises 44% and the White population 39%. The area has undergone demographic changes over the past decade, along with variations in median income and population. The neighborhood is historically significant, with many homes dating to the early 20th century.
In 2013, the neighborhood had a Racial Plurality, with the Black population at 48% and the White population at 46%. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population decreased from 48% to 44%, while the White population decreased from 46% to 39%. The Hispanic population increased from 3% to 9%, and the percentage of people identifying as two or more races grew from 1% to 7%. These changes indicate a Transitional Community moving towards increased diversity.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $27,858. It decreased to $24,837 in 2015 but has generally increased since then, reaching $32,529 in 2022. This represents a 16.8% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022. The population has decreased from 13,285 in 2013 to 10,078 in 2022, a decline of about 24%.
The demographic shifts in Highland and Stoner Hill align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as multiracial corresponds with national demographic changes. The decline in overall population may be due to local factors such as urban migration or changes in housing availability.
The increase in median income should be considered in the context of inflation. When adjusted for inflation, the real income growth may be more modest. The upward trend in median income since 2015 suggests improving economic conditions for residents, even as the neighborhood's racial composition has become more diverse.
The combination of increasing diversity, rising median income, and decreasing population presents a complex dynamic. It may indicate a pattern of gentrification, where some long-time residents move out as property values and living costs increase, while simultaneously attracting a more diverse group of new residents. This pattern of change is common in historic urban neighborhoods undergoing revitalization.
Highland and Stoner Hill is experiencing a demographic and economic transition that is similar to many urban areas across the United States, balancing increased diversity and economic growth with challenges related to population retention and community change.
