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Demographic Shifts in Hills Park: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hills Park, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a White Majority area over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a median income of $140,693. This study examines the demographic and economic changes in Hills Park from 2013 to 2022.
In 2013, Hills Park displayed moderate diversity with a 55% White plurality and a 31% Black population. By 2022, the White population increased to 61%, establishing a White Majority status. The Black population decreased to 25%, while Asian and Hispanic populations remained stable at 3-5% each. The category of "Two or More Races" increased from negligible levels to 6% by 2022.
The median income in Hills Park rose from $132,555 in 2013 to $140,693 in 2022, representing a 6.1% increase. The population fluctuated, peaking at 1,706 in 2019 before declining to 1,335 in 2022. These changes suggest a process of gentrification and evolving neighborhood dynamics.
The trends observed in Hills Park align with broader patterns of gentrification and demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in the White population percentage and rising median income is similar to changes in other historically diverse neighborhoods in major cities.
Hills Park's median income remains significantly higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This indicates that while the neighborhood is following broader trends of demographic change, it remains a distinctly affluent area within the context of Atlanta and the nation.
The growth in the multiracial population from negligible levels to 6% by 2022 reflects a national trend. The U.S. Census Bureau reported significant growth in the multiracial population nationwide between 2010 and 2020, suggesting that Hills Park is part of a larger shift towards increased racial complexity in American communities.
Hills Park has evolved from a moderately diverse community to a predominantly White, high-income neighborhood over the past decade. This transition reflects broader urban demographic shifts while maintaining its status as an affluent enclave within Atlanta. The neighborhood's changing composition presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and socioeconomic diversity in the future.
