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Demographic Stability and Economic Fluctuations in Maple Grove: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maple Grove, a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, exhibits low diversity with a predominantly Black population of 96% in 2022. This demographic profile has remained consistent over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income has fluctuated, increasing from $63,482 in 2022 to $70,085 in 2021, indicating some economic improvement. Maple Grove has a small population of approximately 500 residents.
The neighborhood has consistently been categorized as "Low Diversity" from 2013 to 2022, with the Black population comprising over 95% of residents each year. Minor fluctuations in the percentages of other racial groups have not significantly altered the overall demographic composition of the neighborhood.
Maple Grove's median income has shown an overall upward trend with some fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $53,808. It increased to $58,884 in 2017, representing a 9.4% increase from 2013. In 2021, it further rose to $70,085, a 19% increase from 2017. However, in 2022, there was a 9.4% decrease to $63,482.
The overall trajectory suggests economic improvement for the neighborhood, potentially indicating increasing job opportunities, rising property values, or an influx of higher-income residents within the same racial demographic. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 423 and 547 residents over the years.
The persistent racial homogeneity of Maple Grove contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The median income growth in Maple Grove, particularly the increase to $70,085 in 2021, outpaces the national median household income growth rate. The small and stable population of Maple Grove, coupled with its consistent racial composition, suggests that this neighborhood may have been less affected by broader urban trends like gentrification or rapid demographic shifts.
Maple Grove presents a case of a small, racially homogeneous neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing economic improvements. This stability in racial composition combined with income growth could indicate a strengthening community able to benefit from economic opportunities without significant displacement or demographic change. The recent decrease in median income warrants attention and could be an early indicator of new economic challenges facing the community.
