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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in East Jerusalem, Hattiesburg
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Jerusalem, a neighborhood in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 5,297 with a median income of $38,640. East Jerusalem shares its name with an area in the Middle East.
Over the past decade, East Jerusalem has experienced changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" with 50% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, the community transitioned to "Moderate Diversity" status. The white population decreased to 48%, while the Black population increased from 31% to 41%. This shift indicates a trend towards greater racial diversity in the neighborhood.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 9% and 15% over the years. The emergence of a small but growing two-or-more races category (from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022) further supports the classification of East Jerusalem as a "Transitional Community."
The demographic shifts in East Jerusalem correlate with economic trends. The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $34,932 in 2013 to $38,640 in 2022, with a peak of $45,915 in 2021. This economic improvement coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The population fluctuated significantly during this period, dropping from 5,118 in 2013 to a low of 3,782 in 2016, before rebounding to 5,297 in 2022. This population volatility could indicate periods of economic instability or changing neighborhood attractiveness, which may have influenced the racial demographic shifts.
The trends observed in East Jerusalem reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The growth in the Black population percentage and the emergence of multi-racial identities align with national trends of growing diversity in previously majority-white communities.
The economic improvements are notable given the broader context of economic challenges faced by many small to medium-sized cities in the American South. The resilience of East Jerusalem's economy, as evidenced by the overall increase in median income despite population fluctuations, suggests a community adapting to changing demographics and economic conditions.
East Jerusalem's evolution from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community, coupled with its economic growth, indicates a neighborhood in transition. This transformation reflects broader national trends towards increased racial diversity and suggests that East Jerusalem is navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by demographic change.
