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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Cabbagetown, Atlanta: A Transitional Community Study
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cabbagetown, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a Transitional Community with a White Majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,109 and a median income of $111,276. Cabbagetown has a history as a former mill town, which has influenced its development and demographic composition.
Over the past decade, Cabbagetown has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a white population of 63% and a black population of 29%. By 2018, it had become a White Majority community, with the white population reaching 78%. From 2018 to 2022, a slight reversal occurred, indicating a shift back towards increased diversity. The white population decreased to 68%, while the Hispanic population grew to 16%, and the black population increased to 10%.
The demographic shifts in Cabbagetown have been accompanied by economic changes. The median income increased from $69,981 in 2013 to $111,276 in 2022, a 59% increase. This income growth correlates with the initial shift towards a White Majority community. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $128,924, with a slight decrease in 2022. The population has grown from 847 in 2013 to 1,109 in 2022, a 31% increase.
The demographic changes in Cabbagetown reflect broader trends seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The initial shift towards a White Majority with rising incomes is associated with gentrification processes in formerly working-class or diverse neighborhoods. The recent trend towards increased diversity aligns with national demographic shifts and increasing diversity in urban areas.
The median income in Cabbagetown ($111,276 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this neighborhood has become an affluent area within Atlanta. This economic prosperity, combined with the recent trend towards increased diversity, suggests that Cabbagetown may be evolving into a more inclusive, yet economically vibrant community.
Cabbagetown's demographic and economic evolution over the past decade reflects complex urban dynamics, including gentrification, economic growth, and more recent trends towards increased diversity. As a Transitional Community with a strong economic base, Cabbagetown's future development will likely continue to be shaped by these intersecting forces of demographic change and economic prosperity.
