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Demographic Evolution of Fairburn Tell: A Study of Racial Homogeneity in an Atlanta Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fairburn Tell, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 134 and a median income of $55,084. The neighborhood contains an estimated 51 housing units.
From 2013 to 2022, Fairburn Tell maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The Black population percentage increased from 88% in 2013 to 97% in 2019, and reached 100% in 2020-2022. This transition indicates a shift from a Black Majority to an extremely Low Diversity community.
The median income in Fairburn Tell has shown volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend, peaking at $79,826 in 2018. In 2020, there was a significant drop to $55,080. The income recovered to $76,580 in 2021, but declined again to $55,084 in 2022.
Population trends show growth from 130 residents in 2013 to 266 residents in 2019, followed by a decline to 134 residents in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with income volatility, suggests possible out-migration of residents.
Fairburn Tell's demographic evolution is notable in the context of broader urban trends. While many U.S. cities have experienced increased diversity over the past decade, Fairburn Tell has transitioned to complete racial homogeneity. This trend could reflect patterns of racial segregation or clustering in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The economic volatility observed in Fairburn Tell, particularly the sharp decline in 2020 and subsequent fluctuations, likely reflects national economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the neighborhood's failure to fully recover to pre-pandemic income levels by 2022 might indicate localized economic challenges.
Fairburn Tell presents a case study of a neighborhood that has become increasingly racially homogeneous over the past decade, counter to many national trends towards diversification. This demographic shift, coupled with significant economic fluctuations, suggests a complex interplay of social, economic, and possibly policy factors shaping the neighborhood's evolution.
