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Demographic Shifts in Arcadia-Sunset: White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Hispanic Population
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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 Arcadia-Sunset neighborhood in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,468 and a median income of $35,742. The area has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, particularly in its Hispanic population, suggesting it may be evolving into a Transitional Community.
From 2013 to 2022, Arcadia-Sunset has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 69% in 2013 to 59% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, between 20-30% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population has increased significantly, from 4% in 2019 to 18% in 2022. A small but measurable "Two or More Races" category (3% in 2022) has emerged.
The median income in Arcadia-Sunset has fluctuated over the decade, with a general downward trend followed by a recent recovery. In 2013, the median income was $38,170, which declined to $30,429 in 2016. Since then, there has been a gradual increase, reaching $35,742 in 2022. The increase in the Hispanic population coincides with a period of income recovery.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 1,751 in 2013 and reaching a low of 1,256 in 2021 before rebounding to 1,468 in 2022. These population changes align with the increase in racial diversity and may be linked to the growing Hispanic community.
The demographic shifts in Arcadia-Sunset reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The rapid growth of the Hispanic population mirrors similar patterns seen in many parts of the Southern United States over the past decade.
The economic fluctuations, including the recent recovery in median income, may be indicative of broader economic trends in Mississippi or the wider region. Arcadia-Sunset's median income remains below the national average, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The neighborhood's transition towards greater diversity, particularly with the growth of the Hispanic population, could be part of a larger pattern of demographic change in mid-sized Southern cities. This shift may bring new cultural influences, economic opportunities, and challenges to the community as it adapts to its changing composition.
Arcadia-Sunset is showing signs of evolving from a predominantly White Majority area to a more diverse, potentially Transitional Community. This demographic shift, coupled with recent economic improvements, suggests a neighborhood in flux, likely to experience further changes in its social, cultural, and economic landscape in the coming years.
