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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Terrace Hills, Mobile, Alabama
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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 Terrace Hills neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama demonstrates a White Majority demographic composition, with 61% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood maintains a moderate level of diversity, including a significant Black population (29% in 2022) and a growing Hispanic presence. Economically, Terrace Hills has experienced modest growth in median income, reaching $51,951 in 2022, which is below the national median income but reflective of the broader economic landscape in Alabama.
Over the past decade, Terrace Hills has transitioned from a community with Low Diversity to one approaching Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as White Majority with 71% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority status, this percentage decreased to 61%, indicating a trend towards increased diversity.
The Black population has shown a gradual increase from 26% in 2013 to 29% in 2022, contributing to the shift towards greater diversity. The Hispanic population has grown significantly, from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, suggesting the neighborhood is becoming a Transitional Community with respect to its Hispanic population.
The median income in Terrace Hills has shown an upward trend, increasing from $41,890 in 2013 to $51,951 in 2022, representing a growth of about 24% over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 4,000 to 4,500 residents throughout the decade.
The trends observed in Terrace Hills reflect broader patterns seen in many Southern cities, where traditionally white-majority neighborhoods are gradually becoming more diverse. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban and suburban areas across the United States.
The modest income growth in Terrace Hills is consistent with patterns seen in many mid-sized Southern cities, where economic progress has been steady but not as rapid as in some larger metropolitan areas. The neighborhood's median income, while growing, remains below the national median, which is characteristic of many areas in Alabama and the broader Southeast region.
Terrace Hills represents a community in transition, moving from Low Diversity towards Moderate Diversity, with a persistent White Majority but growing minority populations, particularly among Black and Hispanic residents. This demographic evolution is accompanied by modest economic growth, suggesting a gradual transformation of the neighborhood's socio-economic landscape.
