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Demographic Shifts in Jefferson/Walker: From White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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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 Jefferson/Walker neighborhood in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is categorized as "White Majority" with 59% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has shown increasing diversity over the past decade. The median income in the area was $30,488 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Jefferson/Walker transitioned from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity." The white population decreased from 64% to 59%, while the Black population increased from 9% to 11%, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 4% to 13%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 12-16% throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $19,490 to $30,488, representing a 56% growth. The population grew from 2,643 in 2013 to 3,882 in 2022, a 47% increase.
The trends observed in Jefferson/Walker align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many college towns across the United States have experienced similar demographic shifts.
The economic growth in Jefferson/Walker outpaces the national average for the same period, which saw median household income increase by about 30% from 2013 to 2022.
Jefferson/Walker exemplifies a community in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while experiencing significant economic growth. These changes likely reflect broader trends in Fayetteville and potentially the influence of the nearby university, creating a more diverse and economically vibrant neighborhood.
