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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Atlanta's Chattahoochee Neighborhood: 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 Chattahoochee neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a "Black Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 493 and a median income of $52,982. Chattahoochee's proximity to the Chattahoochee River may influence its development and character.
From 2013 to 2019, Chattahoochee maintained a "Low Diversity" status with a strong "Black Majority" exceeding 90%. A significant shift occurred in 2020, transitioning the neighborhood to "Moderate Diversity" while retaining its "Black Majority" status (63-70%). This change is attributed to increases in Hispanic and White populations, and the emergence of a significant "Two or More Races" category. Consequently, Chattahoochee has become a "Transitional Community," progressing from low to moderate diversity.
The demographic shifts correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2017, median income declined from $39,427 to $33,693. A significant increase occurred from 2018 to 2021, rising from $45,324 to $67,177, followed by a slight decrease to $52,982 in 2022. The initial income decline coincided with the period of low diversity, while the subsequent increase aligned with the transition to greater diversity, suggesting a potential relationship between increased diversity and economic growth in the neighborhood.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 300 and 500 residents throughout the decade. The recent increase in population from 300 in 2019 to 493 in 2022 coincides with the increase in diversity and median income.
The demographic shifts in Chattahoochee reflect broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States, where historically segregated neighborhoods are experiencing increased diversity. This trend is often associated with gentrification in some areas, potentially leading to both economic growth and displacement of long-term residents.
The significant increase in the Hispanic population from 1-2% to 19% aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic populations in urban areas. The emergence of a "Two or More Races" category, reaching 10% in 2020, also reflects a national trend of increasing multiracial identifications.
The economic growth experienced in Chattahoochee, particularly the sharp increase in median income from 2018 to 2021, outpaces national averages. This may indicate localized factors driving economic improvement, possibly related to Atlanta's overall economic growth or specific developments in the neighborhood.
Chattahoochee has transformed from a low-diversity, predominantly Black neighborhood to a more diverse community with improved economic indicators. This transition reflects broader urban demographic trends but has occurred at a rapid pace, suggesting potential opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and economic development in the coming years.
