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Demographic Transition to Black Majority in Zip Code 36688, Mobile, Alabama
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 36688 in Mobile, Alabama, transitioned from a White Majority to a Black Majority community between 2013 and 2022. In 2022, the Black population constituted 51% of the total 1,532 residents. The median income in 2022 was $39,348, lower than the national average.
The demographic shift occurred gradually. From 2013 to 2017, the area was categorized as White Majority, with the white population ranging from 53% to 71%. Between 2018 and 2021, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the white population below 65% and an increasing black population. By 2022, it became a Black Majority area.
The demographic changes coincided with economic trends. The median income decreased from $56,341 in 2013 to $39,348 in 2022, a 30% reduction. The population fluctuated, decreasing from 2,035 in 2010 to 638 in 2015, then increasing to 1,532 in 2022.
The income decrease coincided with the shift from White Majority to Black Majority. This could indicate lower-income Black residents moving into affordable housing, higher-income White residents moving out, or economic challenges affecting the community with potentially disproportionate impacts on different racial groups.
These trends align with patterns observed in many U.S. urban areas, including demographic changes often referred to as "White Flight" or "Black Flight," income disparities between racial groups, and urban demographic shifts leading to changes in community services, local businesses, and cultural institutions.
The rapid demographic shift and significant median income decrease suggest a community in transition. This could be part of larger urban renewal or gentrification processes in Mobile, or reflect broader economic challenges in the region.
These changes may have implications for local life, including shifts in political representation and community leadership, changes in local businesses, potential strains on community resources and services, and challenges in maintaining community cohesion during rapid change.
This zip code exemplifies a "Transitional Community," showing significant demographic and economic changes over a relatively short period. Understanding these shifts is crucial for effective community planning, resource allocation, and fostering inclusive growth in the area.
