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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Frogpond Neighborhood, Jonesboro, Arkansas
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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 Frogpond neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, as of 2022, has a population of 1,160 and a median income of $52,044. This community has recently become a "Majority-Minority" area. The neighborhood's name suggests a potential historical connection to local wetlands or water features.
Over the past decade, Frogpond has undergone a significant demographic transformation. In 2013, it was categorized as a "White Majority" community, with 89% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this had shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population decreasing to 51% and substantial growth in Black and Hispanic populations.
The community transitioned through several categories. From 2013 to 2019, it was classified as "White Majority" with over 75% white population, indicating "Low Diversity". In 2020, it remained "White Majority" but trended towards "Moderate Diversity" with 62% white population. From 2021 to 2022, it became "Majority-Minority" and "Moderate Diversity" with the white population at 52% and 51% respectively.
The median income in Frogpond has fluctuated over the years, showing a general downward trend from $56,310 in 2013 to $52,044 in 2022. This decline coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. There was a peak in median income in 2019 at $61,717, followed by a decline.
The population has grown from 663 in 2010 to 1,160 in 2022, nearly doubling in size. This population growth, coupled with the diversification and income fluctuations, suggests a neighborhood in transition.
The demographic shifts in Frogpond align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and small-city neighborhoods. The growth of Hispanic and Black populations in particular aligns with national patterns of minority population growth and dispersal from traditional urban centers.
The economic fluctuations could reflect broader economic events such as the recovery from the 2008 recession followed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall downward trend in median income, despite population growth, might indicate challenges in local economic development or changes in the types of jobs available in the area.
Frogpond presents a case study of a neighborhood undergoing rapid demographic and economic change. Its transition from a homogeneous, predominantly white community to a diverse, majority-minority area within a decade reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity. The accompanying economic challenges, as evidenced by the declining median income, suggest that this transition may be bringing both opportunities and challenges to the local community.
