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Demographic Shifts in Stevendale: From Black 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
Stevendale, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a significant Black plurality. The neighborhood has a population of 6,756 and a median income of $60,435 as of 2022. Stevendale has undergone notable demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Black community to one with increasing representation from other racial groups.
In 2013, Stevendale was categorized as having a Black Majority, with 49% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification, with Black residents comprising 37% of the population, followed by White (29%), Hispanic (19%), and Asian (9%) residents. This shift can be attributed to several factors: an increasing Asian population from 0% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, a growing Hispanic community from 10% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, a declining Black population from 49% in 2013 to 37% in 2022, and a slight decrease in White population from 41% in 2013 to 29% in 2022.
The neighborhood also exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community, with consistent increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations over the past five years. The demographic shifts in Stevendale have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked in 2019 at $64,803 but has since declined to $60,435 in 2022. This decline coincides with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood, suggesting that the influx of new residents may have brought changes to the local economic landscape.
The population of Stevendale has also seen significant changes, decreasing from 8,339 in 2013 to 6,756 in 2022. This population decline, coupled with the increasing diversity, might indicate a period of transition in the neighborhood's socioeconomic makeup.
The trends observed in Stevendale align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly Black or White neighborhoods to more diverse communities, particularly with growing Hispanic and Asian populations. The economic fluctuations in Stevendale, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by many American communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic disruptions.
Stevendale exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a Black Majority to a Moderately Diverse community with a growing Hispanic and Asian presence. This demographic evolution, coupled with economic changes, suggests a period of significant social and economic transformation in the neighborhood. As Stevendale continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact community cohesion, local services, and economic opportunities for residents.
