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Demographic Composition and Economic Growth in Dauphin Acres: A Study of Racial Dynamics
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dauphin Acres, a neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The community is composed of a 54% white majority and a 44% Black population. The median income in 2022 was $44,170, indicating a lower-middle-income area. Dauphin Acres has experienced notable economic growth over the past decade, potentially related to its changing demographic composition.
Over the past decade, Dauphin Acres has undergone a subtle but significant demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity" with an almost equal distribution of White (50%) and Black (46%) populations. This balance persisted for most of the decade with minor fluctuations. In 2019, the community briefly shifted to a "Black Plurality" with 52% Black residents. However, by 2020, the neighborhood reverted to a "White Majority" status, which has continued through 2022.
The Hispanic population, while small, has shown a gradual increase from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, potentially indicating the early stages of a "Transitional Community" in terms of ethnic diversity.
The economic trajectory of Dauphin Acres has been positive over the past decade. The median income has grown substantially from $27,484 in 2013 to $44,170 in 2022, representing a 60.7% increase. This economic improvement coincides with the demographic shifts, particularly the solidification of the White majority status post-2020.
The most significant income growth occurred between 2019 and 2021, with the median income increasing from $38,358 to $47,229. This period aligns with the shift back to a White majority, suggesting a possible correlation between demographic changes and economic prosperity in the neighborhood.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 3,900 and 4,700 residents. The slight population decline from 2019 to 2022 (from 4,465 to 4,073) might indicate some outmigration, possibly related to the economic and demographic changes.
The demographic composition of Dauphin Acres appears to diverge from national trends of increasing diversity. The neighborhood's shift towards a more pronounced White majority contrasts with many urban areas that are becoming more diverse.
The economic growth in Dauphin Acres is notable. The 60.7% increase in median income over a decade significantly outpaces national averages for income growth, suggesting that Dauphin Acres has experienced a period of relative economic prosperity.
Dauphin Acres presents a case of demographic stability with underlying shifts, coupled with significant economic improvement. The interplay between racial composition and economic indicators suggests a complex relationship that may be influencing the neighborhood's development and attractiveness to different demographic groups.
