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Demographic Shifts in Neshota: From White Majority to Moderate 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 Neshota neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, Neshota is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a population of 1,449 and a median income of $52,380. The neighborhood's racial composition has shifted from a "White Majority" in 2013 to an almost equal distribution between Black (49%) and White (50%) residents in 2022.
Over the past decade, Neshota experienced a gradual transition in its racial composition. The Black population increased while the White population decreased. The community briefly reached a "High Diversity" classification around 2019-2021, with the Asian population peaking at 13% in 2021 before dropping to 0% in 2022. This sudden change in the Asian population requires further investigation.
The median income in Neshota has fluctuated over the years, generally increasing from $45,245 in 2013 to $52,380 in 2022. A notable spike occurred in 2021, reaching $64,437, followed by a sharp decrease in 2022. This income volatility coincides with the period of highest racial diversity in the neighborhood, suggesting a possible correlation between increased diversity and economic changes.
Neshota's population has also varied, reaching its highest point of 1,818 in 2011 and its lowest of 1,304 in 2021. The recent increase to 1,449 in 2022 may indicate a reversal of the downward trend, possibly related to the shift towards a more balanced racial composition.
The demographic changes in Neshota align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many cities across the United States have experienced similar shifts from predominantly white neighborhoods to more diverse communities. However, the rapid change in Neshota, particularly in the Asian population, is unusual and may be specific to this neighborhood or reflect larger changes in Mobile's demographics.
The economic fluctuations, especially the sharp increase and subsequent decrease in median income between 2021 and 2022, could be related to the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many communities across the U.S. experienced similar economic volatility during this period.
Neshota's evolution from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community over the past decade reflects significant social and economic changes. The neighborhood's transition through various diversity categories, including a brief period of "High Diversity," highlights the dynamic nature of urban demographics. These shifts, combined with income fluctuations, indicate a community in transition, potentially facing both challenges and opportunities as it adapts to its changing composition.
