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Demographic Evolution in Hightower Community: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority (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
The Hightower Community in Jackson, Mississippi, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as having a "Black Majority" with 76% of the population identifying as Black. The median income in 2022 is $66,679, indicating a stable economic environment. The community has a small population, suggesting it may be a niche area within Jackson.
Over the past decade, the Hightower Community has experienced notable racial demographic shifts. In 2013, the community was categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with 53% Black and 47% White residents. By 2022, it had transitioned to a "Black Majority" status. This shift was not linear, with periods of near "High Diversity" between 2014 and 2016, followed by a steady increase in the Black population percentage from 2017 onwards.
The demographic shift coincided with a significant increase in median income. In 2013, when the community was more diverse, the median income was $47,058. As the Black population percentage increased, the median income rose, reaching $66,679 in 2022. This positive correlation between increasing Black population and rising median income is noteworthy. The community's population has remained small throughout the decade, fluctuating between 12 and 31 individuals.
The trend in the Hightower Community diverges from some national patterns. While many urban areas across the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade, often accompanied by gentrification and rising income levels, the Hightower Community has become less diverse while still experiencing economic growth.
The increase in median income from $47,058 in 2013 to $66,679 in 2022 represents a growth of about 41.7% over nine years, outpacing the national average income growth during this period. This suggests that the Hightower Community has experienced relatively robust economic development compared to national trends.
The Hightower Community presents a unique case of demographic and economic change. Its transition from a moderately diverse community to one with a Black Majority, coupled with significant income growth, challenges some common narratives about diversity and economic development in urban areas. This small but evolving community within Jackson may offer insights into the interplay between racial demographics and economic prosperity in American neighborhoods.
