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Demographic Evolution of Hinesville, Georgia: A Study 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
Hinesville, Georgia, a city with approximately 35,276 residents as of 2022, has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. The city is currently classified as a "Majority-Minority" community. Black residents constitute the largest racial group at 46% of the population, followed by White residents at 30%. The presence of significant Hispanic (13%) and multiracial (7%) populations indicates a diverse community that has experienced notable changes in recent years.
Over the past decade, Hinesville has transitioned from a community with a "Black Plurality" to a more pronounced "Majority-Minority" status. In 2013, Black residents comprised 44% of the population, with White residents at 36%. By 2022, this gap widened, with Black residents increasing to 46% and White residents decreasing to 30%. This shift indicates a gradual but consistent trend towards increased racial diversity.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, around 13-14% throughout the decade. There has been a notable increase in residents identifying as two or more races, growing from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. This trend suggests Hinesville is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing multiracial representation.
The median income in Hinesville has shown overall growth, rising from $47,082 in 2013 to $52,319 in 2022. This growth has not been steady, with fluctuations observed throughout the decade. There was a significant increase from $51,312 in 2019 to $55,633 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $52,319 in 2022. These economic shifts coincide with the demographic changes, potentially reflecting the changing economic landscape as the community becomes more diverse.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and overall income growth, suggests that Hinesville has maintained its economic base while becoming more racially diverse.
Hinesville's trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The growth in multiracial identification is particularly noteworthy, reflecting a national trend of increasing multiracial self-identification.
Based on the observed trends, Hinesville is likely to continue its trajectory as a "Transitional Community" with increasing diversity. The Black population may continue to grow slightly, potentially reaching or exceeding 50% in the coming years, which could shift the city's categorization to a "Black Majority" status. However, the rapid growth in multiracial identification suggests that Hinesville might instead transition towards "High Diversity" status, especially if this trend accelerates and other minority populations continue to grow.
Economically, if the city can maintain its trend of overall income growth despite recent fluctuations, it may see increased economic opportunities that could further attract diverse populations. This could reinforce the trend towards greater diversity and potentially lead to more stable economic growth.
Hinesville presents an example of a small city navigating demographic changes while striving for economic stability. Its evolution from a community with a clear racial plurality to a more diverse, majority-minority city reflects broader national trends and suggests a future of increasing diversity and potential economic growth.
