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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Jeffersonville, Chattanooga: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Jeffersonville, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,253 residents and a median income of $45,406. The neighborhood has experienced rapid population growth, increasing by nearly 50% since 2010.
Jeffersonville has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a balanced racial composition with White (39%) and Black (38%) populations being nearly equal, and a significant Hispanic presence (22%). By 2016, the area transitioned to a White Majority (54%), but this shift was temporary. From 2017 onwards, the community began trending towards greater diversity.
The Hispanic population has seen substantial growth, increasing from 10% in 2017 to 31% in 2022, while the White and Black populations have proportionally decreased. By 2022, three significant racial groups (White, Black, and Hispanic) each represented over 20% of the population. This evolution indicates a clear trend towards a more diverse community.
The median income in Jeffersonville has fluctuated over the years, with an overall upward trend. It rose from $32,678 in 2013 to a peak of $53,334 in 2021 before decreasing to $45,406 in 2022. This general increase in median income coincides with the neighborhood's demographic shifts, suggesting a potential link between changing racial composition and economic factors.
The significant increase in the Hispanic population correlates with periods of rising median income, potentially indicating that the neighborhood is attracting middle-class Hispanic families. The relative decline in the Black population percentage coincides with periods of income growth, which might suggest some degree of gentrification or changing neighborhood dynamics.
The demographic shifts observed in Jeffersonville align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects a nationwide pattern of Hispanic population growth and dispersion into new communities. The economic fluctuations mirror national patterns of income volatility in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffersonville exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving towards greater diversity and experiencing economic growth. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges, potentially altering the cultural landscape of the area and influencing local businesses, schools, and community services. Continued monitoring of these demographic and economic shifts will be crucial to understand their impact on community cohesion and local policies.
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