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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Reichlieu neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The racial composition consists of 46% white population, 38% black population, and 9% identifying as two or more races. The median income in the area has increased to $47,262 in 2022. The population size has remained stable at approximately 3,000 residents over the past decade.
Reichlieu has experienced a transition in its racial composition over the last ten years. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "Black Plurality" with 50% Black and 43% White population. By 2016, it shifted to a "White Majority" with 53% White and 36% Black. This has now stabilized into the current "Moderate Diversity" category. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from a negligible amount in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a "Transitional Community".
The demographic shifts in Reichlieu correlate with economic changes. The median income has increased from $28,722 in 2013 to $47,262 in 2022, representing a 64% growth over nine years. The period of "White Majority" (2016-2020) saw the most rapid increase in median income, from $32,440 in 2016 to $45,830 in 2020. The recent stabilization into "Moderate Diversity" has been accompanied by continued, albeit slower, income growth.
The trends observed in Reichlieu reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. The growth in median income outpaces national averages for the same period. The increase in residents identifying as multiracial aligns with national trends, as reported in the 2020 U.S. Census. However, Reichlieu's 9% multiracial population in 2022 is higher than the national average.
Reichlieu has transformed from a predominantly Black neighborhood to a moderately diverse community with improving economic indicators over the past decade. This evolution reflects both local dynamics and broader national trends towards increased racial diversity and economic development in urban areas. The neighborhood has maintained a stable population size while undergoing these changes.