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Demographic Analysis of Brownfields: A Black Majority Community
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brownfields, located in Baker, Louisiana, is classified as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the African American population comprises 77% of the total. The neighborhood has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a current median income of $55,121. Brownfields has seen a gradual population decline in recent years.
Over the past decade, Brownfields has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. From 2013 to 2019, the African American population increased from 76% to 82%. After 2019, there was a slight decrease in the Black population to 77% in 2022, with small increases in other racial groups. The White population fluctuated, decreasing from 20% in 2013 to 13% in 2019, before increasing to 16% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races.
The economic landscape of Brownfields has shown changes. Median income increased from $47,187 in 2013 to $55,121 in 2022, representing a 16.8% growth over the decade. The most significant income increase occurred between 2014 and 2018. Despite income growth, the population declined from 12,595 in 2013 to 11,610 in 2022.
The income growth in Brownfields (16.8% over a decade) is lower compared to national trends, which saw median household income grow by about 18.7% from 2010 to 2020 based on U.S. Census Bureau data. The persistent "Black Majority" status of Brownfields differs from national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The population decline in Brownfields contrasts with the general trend of population growth in many U.S. cities and suburbs.
Brownfields has maintained its "Black Majority" status, but demographic shifts and economic changes suggest a community in transition. The increasing median income paired with population decline presents a complex picture of a neighborhood potentially experiencing gentrification or other socio-economic pressures. The gradual increase in diversity may indicate the early stages of a more significant demographic shift in the coming years. These trends warrant monitoring to understand their long-term implications for community cohesion, local services, and economic opportunities in Brownfields.
