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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Frierson Area in Jonesboro, Arkansas, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 855 and a median income of $45,035. The area has experienced fluctuating population over the past decade, potentially indicating changes in neighborhood dynamics or economic factors influencing residency patterns.
Over the past decade, the Frierson Area has undergone significant demographic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the area maintained a strong White Majority status, with the white population consistently above 60%. Between 2017 and 2019, while still a White Majority, the community began showing signs of increased diversity, with the white population decreasing slightly and other racial groups gaining representation. By 2020-2022, the neighborhood transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification. The white population decreased to 59%, while other racial groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations, saw increases.
The community shows characteristics of a Transitional Community, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, and the emergence of a Hispanic population (10% in 2022) where there was none before. The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. The median income peaked in 2016 at $74,562, coinciding with the strongest period of White Majority status. As the community began diversifying from 2017 onwards, median income generally declined, reaching $45,035 in 2022.
The population has fluctuated significantly, peaking at 1,458 in 2016 and dropping to a low of 639 in 2020, before stabilizing around 855 in recent years. These trends suggest that the increasing diversity may be linked to economic changes in the area, possibly including shifts in local industries or housing affordability.
The trends observed in the Frierson Area align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in many communities. The decline in median income as diversity increases is a complex phenomenon that could be related to various factors, including changes in local economic opportunities, shifts in housing markets, or broader economic trends affecting the region. The fluctuating population, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, may be partially attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant demographic shifts in many U.S. communities due to changes in employment opportunities and living preferences.
The Frierson Area exemplifies a community in transition, moving from a predominantly White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity. This demographic evolution appears to be accompanied by economic changes, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in shaping neighborhood dynamics. As the community continues to diversify, it will be important to monitor how these changes affect local economic opportunities, community cohesion, and overall quality of life for residents.