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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Tillman Neighborhood, Mobile, Alabama
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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 Tillman neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, represents a "Moderate Diversity" community with a White majority of 60% and a Black minority of 25% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced changes in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. In 2022, Tillman had a population of 475 and a median income of $32,245.
Over the past decade, Tillman has transitioned through several diversity categories. In 2013, it was a "White Majority" community with 73% white population. By 2015, it shifted to "Moderate Diversity" as the white population decreased to 66% and Hispanic population increased to 13%. The neighborhood briefly reached "High Diversity" in 2018-2019 when no racial group exceeded 40% of the population and at least three groups (White, Black, and Hispanic) had significant representation.
From 2020 onwards, Tillman has settled into a "Moderate Diversity" category, with the White population around 60-67% and the Black population at 25%. This shift indicates a trend towards a more balanced racial composition, while maintaining a white majority.
The median income in Tillman has shown volatility over the decade. It started at $31,845 in 2013, peaked at $40,564 in 2016, then dropped to $23,595 in 2017. After a period of stagnation, it rose to $41,155 in 2021 before declining to $32,245 in 2022.
The periods of higher diversity (2015-2019) coincided with lower median incomes, while the return to a more pronounced White majority in 2020-2021 corresponded with higher incomes. This suggests a potential correlation between demographic shifts and economic conditions.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 775 in 2015 and declining to 475 by 2022. This population decrease coincided with the stabilization of racial demographics.
Tillman's demographic evolution reflects broader trends seen in many American communities. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic population, aligns with national demographic shifts. However, the recent stabilization and slight reversal of this trend in Tillman is noteworthy.
The economic volatility experienced in Tillman, particularly the sharp income drops and subsequent recoveries, may be indicative of broader economic challenges faced by small urban neighborhoods.
Tillman presents a case of a neighborhood in flux, navigating changes in both its demographic composition and economic status. The interplay between these factors offers insights into the dynamics of small urban communities and the relationship between diversity and economic wellbeing.
