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Duncan Neighborhood: Low Diversity with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Duncan neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile, with a White Majority comprising 93% of the population as of 2022. The median income of $70,583 in 2022 suggests a relatively affluent community. Duncan has experienced fluctuations in both its racial composition and economic status over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Duncan has consistently maintained a White Majority status. During 2015-2018, the neighborhood showed signs of becoming a Transitional Community. The percentage of White residents decreased from 95% in 2013 to 77% in 2017, while Hispanic and Black populations increased. This period saw the highest diversity in the decade. Post-2018, there was a reversal of this trend, with the White population increasing again to 93% by 2022, re-establishing the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Duncan has shown significant volatility. Median income reached its highest levels of $75,387 and $72,776 in 2015-2016, coinciding with the period of increased diversity. A sharp decline to $53,093 in 2017 followed by gradual increases occurred from 2017-2021. The median income rebounded to $70,583 in 2022, approaching previous peak levels.
These economic changes appear to have some correlation with demographic shifts, suggesting that periods of higher diversity coincided with higher median incomes, while the return to low diversity saw initial economic decline followed by recent recovery.
The demographic trends in Duncan contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's shift back to low diversity and predominantly White population goes against the grain of many urban and suburban areas that are becoming more diverse over time.
The income fluctuations in Duncan, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2015-2017, are more extreme than typical national trends, suggesting local factors played a significant role in the neighborhood's economic dynamics.
Duncan presents a case of a neighborhood that briefly experienced increased diversity and peak economic prosperity, only to revert to a more homogeneous demographic composition. This regression to low diversity, coupled with recent economic recovery, raises questions about the long-term sustainability and inclusivity of the neighborhood's development trajectory.
