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Demographic Trends in Morningside - Lenox Park: A Study of Racial Composition and Income
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Morningside - Lenox Park in Atlanta, Georgia, is classified as a "White Majority" neighborhood with a high median income. As of 2022, the area exhibits "Low Diversity," with 75% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets and historic homes.
Over the past decade, Morningside - Lenox Park has experienced subtle changes in its racial composition. While maintaining its "White Majority" status, the neighborhood shows indications of becoming a "Transitional Community." The percentage of white residents has decreased from 86% in 2015 to 75% in 2022, suggesting a gradual trend towards increased diversity.
The Asian population in the neighborhood doubled from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 4% to 8% during the same period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races tripled from 2% to 6%. These changes indicate a slow movement towards "Moderate Diversity," though the area has not yet reached that threshold.
The economic profile of Morningside - Lenox Park has remained consistently affluent. The median income peaked in 2019 at $149,223 and subsequently declined to $131,087 in 2022. This minor decrease coincides with the increased racial diversity. Despite this recent reduction, the median income remains significantly higher than the national average.
The demographic shifts in Morningside - Lenox Park align with trends observed in many affluent urban neighborhoods across the United States. The neighborhood's transition is slower and less dramatic than some other parts of Atlanta. This gradual change may be attributed to the established nature of Morningside - Lenox Park and its consistently high property values.
The slight decrease in median income, while still remaining high, could reflect a national trend of income stagnation among high earners or could be a localized effect of the changing composition of the neighborhood's workforce. Morningside - Lenox Park is experiencing a slow but steady transition towards greater diversity while maintaining its status as an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood. These changes reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly among higher-income communities.
