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Demographic Transition in Edington: From White Majority to Black Majority (2013-2022)
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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 Edington neighborhood in Prichard, Alabama, has undergone a demographic transition from a White Majority to a Black Majority community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, 67% of the population identifies as Black and 33% as White, with a median income of $40,460. This demographic composition classifies Edington as a Low Diversity area according to standardized terms.
Over the past decade, Edington has experienced a significant demographic shift. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Majority community with 53% White and 41% Black residents. By 2015, it transitioned to a Black Plurality, with the Black population reaching 50%. From 2016 onwards, Edington became a Black Majority community, with the Black population consistently exceeding 60%.
The demographic changes in Edington correlate with fluctuations in median income. As the community transitioned from White Majority to Black Majority, there were notable changes in economic indicators. The median income rose from $40,083 in 2013 to a peak of $54,975 in 2016, coinciding with the shift to Black Plurality and then Black Majority. After 2016, the median income experienced significant fluctuations, dropping to $38,542 in 2018 before rising again to $43,192 in 2019. From 2020 to 2022, the median income has remained relatively stable around $40,000-$42,000.
The demographic shift observed in Edington aligns with broader trends seen in some suburban areas across the United States, particularly in the South. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as "suburban diversity" or "minority suburbanization." Nationally, the median household income for Black households in 2022 was approximately $48,297, which is higher than Edington's $40,460. This suggests that while Edington has become a Black Majority community, it may be facing economic challenges compared to national averages for Black households.
The population of Edington has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 2,000 to 2,700 residents. This stability in population size, combined with the significant demographic shift, suggests that the change is likely due to in-migration of Black residents and out-migration of White residents, rather than natural population growth.
Edington's transformation from a White Majority to a Black Majority community over the past decade represents a significant demographic shift. While this change was initially accompanied by economic growth, recent years have seen stabilization at a lower median income level. This pattern highlights the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic conditions in evolving suburban communities.
