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Demographic Profile of Parkhaven: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Parkhaven, a neighborhood in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "White Majority" community. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 70% of the total, with Black residents at 19% and Pacific Islanders at 9%. The median income in 2022 was $47,927. The neighborhood has maintained a population of approximately 1,000 residents throughout the observed period.
Over the past decade, Parkhaven has maintained its "White Majority" status. The white population percentage decreased from 75% in 2013 to 70% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 17% and 30%. A Pacific Islander community emerged in 2020, growing to 9% of the population by 2022. The Hispanic population has consistently remained below 4%.
The median income in Parkhaven has shown volatility over the past decade. It peaked at $54,287 in 2015, dropped to $29,793 in 2021, and rebounded to $47,927 in 2022. This economic instability coincides with periods of demographic change. Years with the highest Black population percentage corresponded with lower median incomes, while recent growth in the Pacific Islander community has occurred alongside a recovery in median income.
The population size has remained stable, with minor fluctuations between 956 and 1,097 residents. This stability suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to internal shifts or targeted migration rather than large-scale population turnover.
Parkhaven's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities. The emergence of a Pacific Islander community in a predominantly white Southern neighborhood is noteworthy and may indicate changing migration patterns or economic opportunities specific to Hattiesburg.
The economic volatility experienced in Parkhaven, especially the sharp decline in median income in 2021, likely reflects broader economic challenges faced nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The quick recovery in 2022 suggests a resilient local economy.
Parkhaven remains categorized as a "White Majority" community but shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. The economic fluctuations and emerging demographic groups present challenges and opportunities for community cohesion and development in the coming years.
