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Demographic Stability in Adams Park: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in 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
Adams Park, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is characterized by a Low Diversity demographic profile with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, 91% of the population identifies as Black, with a median income of $52,290. The neighborhood has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, showing minimal shifts in its demographic makeup. Adams Park has a relatively stable population size, ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 residents throughout the observed period, suggesting a well-established community with limited population movement.
From 2013 to 2022, Adams Park has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the Black population maintaining a significant majority (over 90%) throughout this period. There have been no major transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition. The White population has shown a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained consistently low, fluctuating between 0-2% over the decade. Other racial groups, including Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander, have maintained negligible representation throughout the period.
The median income in Adams Park has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a decrease in median income from $49,230 to $40,656. From 2015 to 2018, the community experienced an economic recovery, with median income rising to $55,706. Since 2018, the median income has stabilized, ranging between $52,000 and $55,000. These economic trends do not appear to be strongly correlated with the minor demographic shifts observed.
The stability in both racial composition and recent income levels suggests that economic factors have not significantly influenced the racial makeup of the neighborhood or vice versa. Adams Park's demographic stability contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and gentrification in historically Black neighborhoods are common. The stability of Adams Park's demographics may indicate strong community ties and cultural identity that have resisted gentrification pressures, a possible lack of external investment or development that often drives demographic changes in urban neighborhoods, or that the neighborhood may be part of a larger area in Atlanta that has historically been and remains predominantly Black.
The moderate income levels and their recovery since 2015 suggest that Adams Park has experienced economic improvements similar to national trends following the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. However, the neighborhood's median income remains below the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
Adams Park presents a picture of demographic stability in an era where many urban neighborhoods are experiencing rapid changes. While showing signs of very gradual diversification and economic improvement, it remains a predominantly Black community with a strong cultural identity. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its character while experiencing moderate economic growth could be seen as a model of community resilience in the face of broader urban demographic shifts.
