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Demographic Transition in South Marion: From White to Black Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Marion, a neighborhood in Marion, Indiana, has undergone a significant demographic shift from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White majority with 57% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this had changed to a Black majority with 59% of residents identifying as Black. This transition reflects a notable demographic change in the area.
The Hispanic population in South Marion has fluctuated over the years, reaching 6% in 2014 before declining to 0% in 2022. The neighborhood has maintained relatively low diversity throughout the period, with White and Black populations dominating the demographic landscape. The community has not experienced periods of high or moderate diversity as defined in the study's library of terms.
The median income in South Marion has shown significant volatility over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $19,759. It remained relatively stable until 2019 when it began to increase rapidly, reaching $49,111 in 2020 and $50,104 in 2021, before sharply declining to $20,889 in 2022.
The economic changes coincide with the shift from a White majority to a Black majority in the neighborhood. The peak in median income in 2020-2021 could be associated with an influx of higher-income Black residents. However, the sharp decline in 2022 suggests that this economic boost was short-lived or that the neighborhood experienced a rapid turnover in residents.
The population of South Marion has also fluctuated considerably. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady decline from 1,484 to 910 residents. This trend reversed in 2019, with the population increasing to 1,471 by 2022. This population rebound aligns with the shift towards a Black majority and could indicate a revitalization of the neighborhood attracting new residents.
The demographic shift in South Marion from a White majority to a Black majority is notable. The rapid increase and subsequent decrease in median income between 2020 and 2022 is particularly striking. The volatility in both demographics and economic indicators suggests that South Marion is a neighborhood in transition. This transition period may present both challenges and opportunities for community development and social cohesion in the coming years.
