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Demographic Transition in Bacon Park Area/Sandfly: From Racial Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Bacon Park Area/Sandfly neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia, demonstrates Moderate Diversity based on its 2022 racial composition. The area has a population of 3,600 and a median income of $59,698. This community has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. The neighborhood is situated near the historic Wormsloe Plantation and the Isle of Hope.
In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as a Racial Plurality community. Black residents comprised 43% of the population, while White residents accounted for 45%. Over time, the community transitioned towards Moderate Diversity. By 2022, the racial composition showed a more balanced distribution: 39% Black, 42% White, 13% Hispanic, and 5% Asian. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, with a notable increase in Hispanic and Asian populations.
The Hispanic community experienced the most significant growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. This trend suggests an influx of Hispanic residents, potentially due to changing economic opportunities or cultural shifts in the broader Savannah area.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated over the decade. It started at $50,681 in 2013, decreased to $43,756 in 2015, then rose significantly to $65,073 in 2021, before settling at $59,698 in 2022. This overall upward trend in income correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The economic improvement coincides with the influx of Hispanic and Asian residents, suggesting that these new community members may be contributing to economic growth. The rise in median income could also be attracting a more diverse population seeking affordable housing in an economically improving area.
The demographic shifts in the Bacon Park Area/Sandfly neighborhood reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic population growth and dispersal beyond traditional settlement areas.
The economic trajectory of the neighborhood, with its significant increase in median income from 2015 to 2022, outpaces the national average income growth during this period. This suggests that the Bacon Park Area/Sandfly may be experiencing more rapid economic development compared to many other U.S. neighborhoods.
The transition from a community with a Black-White binary to one with significant Hispanic and Asian populations mirrors trends seen in many Southern cities, where traditionally Black-White communities are becoming more multiethnic. This change can bring both opportunities for cultural exchange and challenges in community cohesion and resource allocation.
The Bacon Park Area/Sandfly neighborhood has evolved from a Racial Plurality community to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This demographic shift, coupled with overall economic improvement, suggests a neighborhood in transition, likely influenced by broader regional and national trends of increasing diversity and suburban economic growth. The area's historical significance combined with these demographic changes creates a unique blend of old and new, potentially offering opportunities for cultural exchange and community development.
