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Demographic Transitions in Tremont Park: From Black Majority 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
Tremont Park in Savannah, Georgia, demonstrates a demographic transition from a predominantly Black community to one of moderate diversity between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population consists of 49% Black residents, 46% Hispanic residents, and 3% White residents. The median income in the area is $37,103, indicative of a working-class neighborhood. This composition represents a significant shift from the neighborhood's demographics a decade prior.
The demographic changes in Tremont Park have been substantial over the past decade. In 2013, the community was characterized by low diversity with a clear Black majority of 76%. This racial composition remained relatively stable until 2017. A significant shift began around 2018, marking the beginning of a transitional phase. The Hispanic population, previously negligible or unreported, appeared at 19% in 2018 and grew rapidly. By 2021, the community had shifted to a Hispanic plurality of 52%, with the Black population decreasing to 43%. In 2022, the demographics slightly readjusted to the current state of moderate diversity.
The demographic shifts in Tremont Park correlate with notable economic trends. The median income has fluctuated significantly over the years, showing no consistent trend. In 2013, the median income was $14,504, which increased sharply to $50,496 in 2017. In 2018, coinciding with the beginning of significant Hispanic population growth, the median income dropped to $27,484. It recovered to $37,543 by 2020, then declined sharply to $12,893 in 2021, the year with the highest Hispanic representation. In 2022, as the racial composition stabilized, the median income rebounded to $37,103.
The demographic shift in Tremont Park reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Hispanic populations in traditionally African American neighborhoods. This phenomenon, often referred to as Hispanic succession, has been observed in many U.S. cities over the past two decades.
The economic volatility experienced by Tremont Park during this transition is not uncommon. Many neighborhoods undergoing rapid demographic changes often experience periods of economic instability as community resources and local economies adjust to new populations.
The dramatic swings in median income and the rapid pace of demographic change in Tremont Park are more extreme than typical national averages, suggesting that local factors specific to Savannah or this particular neighborhood may be influential. These could include changes in local industries, housing policies, or targeted migration patterns.
Tremont Park exemplifies a transitional community that has evolved from low diversity to moderate diversity over the past decade. This transition has been marked by significant demographic shifts and economic volatility, reflecting broader national trends but with local intensities that warrant further investigation into Savannah's unique urban dynamics.
