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Demographic Stability and Racial Composition in Kings Forest, Atlanta
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kings Forest, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exemplifies a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "Racial Majority" of Black residents. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,183 and a median income of $39,992. This area is known for its historical significance in Atlanta's African American community, with roots dating back to the post-Civil Rights era urban development.
Over the past decade, Kings Forest has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood was almost entirely Black (100%). Starting in 2017, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the introduction of a small percentage (1%) of residents categorized as "Other." By 2018, the neighborhood saw the emergence of a small White population (3%), which has remained relatively stable through 2022. In 2022, a Hispanic population (3%) appeared for the first time in the data set.
The median income in Kings Forest has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2016, the median income remained relatively stable, around $36,000-$39,000. There was a significant increase from 2016 to 2018, with the median income rising from $39,047 to $46,697. A sharp decline occurred in 2020, dropping to $39,956. In 2021, there was a dramatic increase to $53,317, the highest in the recorded period. However, 2022 saw another sharp decline back to $39,992.
The demographic makeup of Kings Forest stands in contrast to broader trends in Atlanta and many other major U.S. cities, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity over the past decade. While Atlanta as a whole has been experiencing gentrification and increasing diversity in many neighborhoods, Kings Forest appears to be maintaining its historical character as a predominantly Black community.
The income fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, might reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many cities saw unusual economic patterns during this period, including temporary income boosts due to government stimulus and changing job markets.
Despite these fluctuations, the median income in Kings Forest remains below the median household income for Atlanta as a whole, which was around $64,179 in 2021. This suggests that while the neighborhood has seen some economic improvements, it still faces economic challenges compared to the broader city.
Kings Forest represents a stable, predominantly Black community that has maintained its demographic character over the past decade, with only minor shifts towards slightly increased diversity. While experiencing some economic volatility, particularly in recent years, the neighborhood's income levels and demographic composition suggest it has largely resisted the gentrification trends seen in other parts of Atlanta.
