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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Greenwich Hills, Mobile, Alabama: A Study of Black Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Greenwich Hills, a neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, is classified as a Racial Plurality community with a Black plurality of 54% as of 2022. The neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. The median income in Greenwich Hills was $30,653 in 2022, which is below the national median household income. Despite economic fluctuations, the neighborhood has maintained a relatively stable population.
In 2013, Greenwich Hills had a Racial Majority status with a 53% Black population. From 2014 to 2019, it transitioned into a Moderate Diversity community, with Black and White populations each comprising 40-46% of the community. During this period, the Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 9-10% by 2019. By 2022, the neighborhood returned to a Racial Plurality status, with the Black population reaching 54%. The White population decreased from 45% in 2013 to 33% in 2022, while the Hispanic population stabilized around 10-15% in recent years.
The demographic shifts in Greenwich Hills correlate with changes in median income. The period of greatest diversity (2014-2016) coincided with the highest median incomes, peaking at $43,937 in 2016. As the community shifted back towards a Black plurality, median incomes declined, reaching $30,653 by 2022. Population figures remained relatively stable throughout this period, fluctuating between approximately 2,400 and 3,000 residents.
The demographic shifts in Greenwich Hills reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas. However, the recent reversal towards a stronger Black plurality contradicts the general trend of increasing diversity seen in many U.S. cities. The economic challenges faced by Greenwich Hills, with median incomes below national averages, are not uncommon in urban neighborhoods with significant minority populations. The decline in median income since 2016 may reflect broader economic pressures or changes in local industry and employment opportunities.
Greenwich Hills has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a Black majority community to a period of moderate diversity, and then back to a Black plurality. These shifts have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, with the most diverse period coinciding with the highest economic prosperity. These trends can inform local policymakers and community leaders in addressing the specific needs and challenges of this evolving neighborhood.
