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Demographic Evolution of Queens-Magnolia Terrace: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Queens-Magnolia Terrace, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents, who made up 95% of the population in 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $32,468 in 2022. Over the past decade, the area has experienced changes in both median income and population.
The racial composition of Queens-Magnolia Terrace remained stable from 2013 to 2022. The Black population increased slightly from 93% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The white population decreased from 6% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. A category of "Two or More Races" appeared in 2017, consistently representing about 1% of the population since then.
The median income in Queens-Magnolia Terrace fluctuated between 2013 and 2022. It decreased overall from $34,898 in 2013 to $32,468 in 2022. The income peaked at $42,964 in 2019, followed by a decline to $37,733 in 2020. It briefly recovered to $39,104 in 2021 before dropping to $32,468 in 2022. The neighborhood's population declined from 3,015 in 2013 to 2,509 in 2022.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status and strong "Racial Majority" of Queens-Magnolia Terrace contrasts with increasing diversity in many urban areas across the United States. The neighborhood has maintained its predominantly Black character while many cities have experienced growth in Hispanic and Asian populations.
The economic challenges faced by Queens-Magnolia Terrace, including income fluctuations and population decline, are common in historically Black neighborhoods in many American cities. These trends often reflect broader issues of systemic inequality and limited economic opportunities.
The community's ability to maintain its demographic character despite economic pressures indicates strong social bonds and cultural attachment to the area. This characteristic can be both a strength in preserving community identity and a challenge in terms of economic mobility and integration.
Queens-Magnolia Terrace represents a stable, predominantly Black community that has faced economic challenges over the past decade. While the neighborhood has maintained its demographic composition, the fluctuations in income and declining population suggest ongoing economic pressures that may influence its future development.
