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Demographic Transition in Central Jonesboro: Shift Towards White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Central Jonesboro, a neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, currently presents a White Majority demographic profile with a median income of $38,426 as of 2022. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a more diverse community to one with lower diversity. Central Jonesboro is proximate to Arkansas State University, which may influence local demographics and economy.
In 2013, Central Jonesboro exhibited Moderate Diversity, with a Black population of 34% alongside a White majority of 60%. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned towards a White Majority classification. By 2022, the White population increased to 82%, while the Black population decreased to 12%. This shift suggests a potential Transitional Community status, moving towards less diversity.
The Hispanic population remained relatively stable but small throughout the period, never exceeding 5%. The neighborhood saw minimal representation from other racial groups, with a slight increase in the two or more races category emerging in 2022 (2%).
The median income in Central Jonesboro has shown fluctuation over the decade. Starting from $25,649 in 2013, it rose to a peak of $53,948 in 2021 before settling at $38,426 in 2022. This volatility in income correlates with the demographic shifts. As the White population percentage increased, there was a general upward trend in median income, despite some year-to-year variations.
The population of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,200 and 1,600 residents. The stability in population size suggests that the demographic changes are more likely due to population turnover rather than significant influxes or outflows of residents.
The trend towards increasing White majority in Central Jonesboro contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. This could be related to local factors such as the neighborhood's proximity to Arkansas State University, potentially attracting a specific demographic of students or faculty.
The income fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, might reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many areas saw temporary income increases due to government stimulus measures in 2020-2021, followed by adjustments as these measures were phased out.
Central Jonesboro has undergone a demographic transition over the past decade, moving from moderate diversity to a more pronounced White majority. This shift has been accompanied by generally increasing, albeit volatile, median incomes. These changes suggest a transforming community character, potentially influenced by its proximity to the university and broader economic factors.
