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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Moultrie, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The city's population of 26,864 comprises 45% white, 30% Black, and 23% Hispanic residents. The median income is $41,232.
Over the past decade, Moultrie transitioned from a "White Majority" community to its current "Moderate Diversity" status. In 2013, the city had 50% white, 32% Black, and 16% Hispanic residents. By 2022, the white population decreased to 45%, while the Hispanic population increased to 23%. The Black population remained relatively stable at around 30-33% throughout the decade.
Moultrie experienced a significant increase in median income, rising from $32,321 in 2013 to $41,232 in 2022, representing a 27.6% increase. This economic growth coincides with the increasing diversity of the community. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 25,800 and 27,100 residents.
Moultrie's demographic shift aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in small to mid-sized cities, particularly in the South. The growth of the Hispanic population mirrors national patterns of Hispanic population growth in many areas of the United States. The income growth in Moultrie, while significant, still places the city below the national median household income.
Based on observed trends, Moultrie is likely to continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. The consistent growth of the Hispanic population suggests that this trend will persist, potentially leading the city towards a "High Diversity" categorization in the coming years if the growth rates of minority populations continue. Economically, if the upward trend in median income continues, it could further change the city's demographic makeup by attracting new residents and potentially spurring further economic development.
Moultrie appears to be on a path of increasing diversity and gradual economic improvement. This evolution from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community, with potential for "High Diversity" in the future, reflects broader national trends of demographic change in small cities. The economic growth accompanying these changes suggests a potentially positive outlook for the city's future, though challenges in closing the gap with national economic averages likely remain.