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Demographic Shifts in Foust Neighborhood: From Black Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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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 Foust neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, exhibits a demographic composition categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,239 and a median income of $27,038. Foust has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Black community to one with a more balanced racial composition, particularly with an increasing Hispanic population.
In 2013, Foust was classified as having "Low Diversity" with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents (76%). Over the following decade, the neighborhood underwent a substantial transition. By 2018, it had shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" status, with Black, Hispanic, and White populations each comprising approximately one-third of the community. This trend continued, and by 2022, Foust had become a "Majority-Minority" area with "Moderate Diversity," where Hispanic residents formed a plurality (38%), followed by Black residents (34%) and White residents (18%).
The most significant change has been the substantial increase in the Hispanic population, from 4% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. This shift suggests that Foust could be classified as a "Transitional Community," with a clear trend towards increasing diversity, primarily driven by Hispanic immigration or relocation.
The demographic shifts in Foust have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. In 2013, when the neighborhood was predominantly Black, the median income was $22,158. As the community diversified, there was a general upward trend in median income, reaching $28,785 in 2021. However, significant fluctuations occurred, with a notable decrease to $19,745 in 2020, likely due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The population of Foust has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 869 in 2015 to 1,332 in 2021. The current population of 1,239 in 2022 indicates a relatively stable community size in recent years, despite the significant demographic changes.
The demographic shifts observed in Foust reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods, particularly the growth of Hispanic populations in many U.S. cities. The median income in Foust ($27,038 in 2022) remains significantly below the national median household income, indicating that the neighborhood continues to face economic challenges.
Foust exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, evolving from a predominantly Black community to a diverse, majority-minority area with a growing Hispanic presence. This demographic shift, coupled with modest economic improvements, suggests a community in flux, potentially facing both the challenges of integration and the opportunities that increased diversity can bring.
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