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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Georgia Tech Neighborhood
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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 Georgia Tech neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a demographic composition influenced by its proximity to the Georgia Institute of Technology. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 6,689 and a median income of $163,263, reflecting a mix of highly educated professionals and students associated with the technical institute.
Over the past decade, Georgia Tech neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the area maintained a White Majority status, with the white population consistently above 50%. Starting in 2017, the neighborhood transitioned to a Moderate Diversity profile. This shift was marked by a decline in the white population percentage and increases in Asian and Black populations. By 2022, the neighborhood had become more diverse, with no single racial group exceeding 40% of the population. The white population decreased to 39%, while the Black population increased to 29%, and the Asian population remained stable at around 21%.
The economic landscape of the Georgia Tech neighborhood has seen dramatic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the median income was relatively stable, ranging from $42,000 to $44,000. In 2017, there was a sudden and substantial increase in median income, jumping to $163,547. This shift coincides with the transition to a more diverse demographic profile. Since 2017, the median income has remained high and stable, hovering around $163,000.
This economic transformation suggests a change in the neighborhood's resident profile, possibly due to an influx of high-earning professionals or changes in the local real estate market.
The demographic shifts in the Georgia Tech neighborhood align with broader trends of increasing diversity in urban areas and university communities across the United States. The dramatic increase in median income may reflect the growing influence of the tech industry and high-paying STEM jobs associated with Georgia Tech, urban renewal and gentrification processes in Atlanta, or an influx of wealthy international students or faculty.
The neighborhood's evolution from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity area mirrors national trends towards increasing racial diversity in urban centers. The economic shift is more pronounced than typical national or regional patterns, suggesting localized factors at play.
The Georgia Tech neighborhood has undergone a transformation over the past decade, evolving from a predominantly white, middle-income area to a highly diverse, affluent community. This change reflects both broader national trends towards urban diversity and unique local factors related to the presence of a major technical university and Atlanta's evolving urban landscape.
