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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Atlanta's Cluster - McDonough - Guice 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
The Cluster - McDonough - Guice neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits characteristics of moderate diversity with a Black plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,337 and a median income of $61,688. This area is near downtown Atlanta and has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade.
In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black plurality, with 47% of the population identifying as Black. This shifted to a Black majority in 2015 and 2016, reaching 55%. By 2021, the area returned to a Black plurality (37%) and showed signs of increasing diversity. The White population fluctuated, starting at 29% in 2013, peaking at 44% in 2021, and decreasing to 28% in 2022. The Hispanic population varied between 10% and 21% over the decade.
These shifts indicate a transitional community, moving from a predominantly Black neighborhood towards a more diverse composition. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, further supporting this trend towards greater diversity.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown an upward trend, increasing from $52,519 in 2013 to $82,890 in 2021, before decreasing to $61,688 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the increasing diversity and changing racial composition of the neighborhood. The population fluctuated over the years, peaking at 1,695 in 2016 and reaching its lowest point of 1,280 in 2021. These population changes, coupled with income fluctuations, suggest a dynamic neighborhood experiencing both economic and demographic transitions.
The demographic shifts observed in this Atlanta neighborhood align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. Many cities have been experiencing increased diversity and gentrification, particularly in neighborhoods close to downtown areas. The increase in median income from 2013 to 2021 (about 58%) outpaces the national average income growth during this period, which was approximately 30%. This suggests that the neighborhood may have undergone more rapid economic changes than many other areas in the country.
The recent decrease in median income and shift in racial composition in 2022 could indicate a new phase of transition, possibly influenced by broader economic factors or changes in local housing policies. This trend will be important to monitor in the coming years to understand its long-term implications for the neighborhood's demographic and economic makeup. The Cluster - McDonough - Guice neighborhood exemplifies a transitional community, moving from a predominantly Black area towards a more diverse composition with fluctuating economic indicators.
