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Demographic Stability in Green Forest Acres: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Green Forest Acres, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by Low Diversity with a predominant Black population. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 419 and a median income of $79,517. Green Forest Acres has maintained a stable racial composition over the past decade, with a strong Black majority.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Green Forest Acres has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the Black population comprising over 90% of residents each year. The Black population percentage ranged from a low of 90% in 2020 to a high of 99% in 2013-2014. Slight increases in other racial groups, particularly the White population (peaking at 6% in 2019), have not been substantial enough to shift the neighborhood out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Green Forest Acres has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase from $78,919 to $79,517, representing a growth of less than 1%. This period was marked by significant variations, including a sharp decline from 2013 to 2015, a recovery phase until 2016, another dip in 2017-2018, and a general upward trend from 2019 onwards, peaking at $84,540 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022.
The stability of Green Forest Acres' racial composition is notable when compared to broader trends in Atlanta and other major U.S. cities. Many urban areas have experienced increasing diversity and gentrification over the past decade. In contrast, Green Forest Acres has maintained its character as a predominantly Black neighborhood.
The median income in Green Forest Acres ($79,517 in 2022) is higher than the median household income for Atlanta as a whole, which was approximately $64,179 in 2021. This suggests that Green Forest Acres is a relatively affluent Black neighborhood within the city.
The resilience of this community in maintaining its demographic character while experiencing economic fluctuations could indicate strong social ties, cultural significance, or effective community organizations that have worked to preserve the neighborhood's identity. It may also reflect a preference among residents to remain in the area despite economic challenges.
Green Forest Acres presents a case of demographic stability in an era of urban change, maintaining its status as a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood despite economic fluctuations. This stability raises questions about the factors contributing to community resilience and the potential trade-offs between maintaining cultural homogeneity and embracing broader urban diversity trends.
