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Demographic Evolution in College Park, Georgia: Analysis of Racial Composition 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
College Park, Georgia, is a city with a predominantly Black population, categorized as a "Racial Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 83% of the city's residents. The city's median income in 2022 was $44,821, and its population was 23,960.
Over the past decade, College Park has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 83% and 85% from 2013 to 2022. Other racial demographics have shown subtle shifts. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 2% and 4%. The White population has remained relatively constant at 7-9%. There has been a small increase in the Asian population and those identifying as two or more races or "other" in recent years.
The median income in College Park has shown an upward trend over the past decade, rising from $32,322 in 2013 to $44,821 in 2022, representing an increase of about 38.7% over nine years. There was a slight dip in median income from 2021 to 2022. The population has fluctuated, with a peak of 25,635 in 2019, followed by a slight decline to 23,960 in 2022.
College Park's demographic stability as a Black Majority city is somewhat unique compared to many urban areas across the United States that have experienced more rapid demographic shifts. The relative stability of College Park's racial composition suggests strong community ties and potentially limited external pressures for change.
Based on observed trends, College Park is likely to remain a Black Majority community in the near future. However, subtle increases in diversity, particularly in the Asian, multi-racial, and "other" categories, suggest a very gradual trend towards increased diversity. If these trends continue or accelerate, College Park might eventually transition from a "Racial Majority" category to a "Majority-Minority" category, where the Black population remains the largest group but falls below 50%.
Economically, if the upward trend in median income continues, the city may see further economic growth. This could potentially attract more diverse residents and businesses, which could accelerate the slow diversification process. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for understanding the evolving demographic and economic landscape of College Park.
