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East Savannah: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood with Low 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
East Savannah, a neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong Black majority. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 95% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $26,847, indicating a lower-income area compared to national averages. East Savannah is located near the historic Bonaventure Cemetery, a tourist attraction.
Over the past decade, East Savannah has maintained its status as a Black majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2018, there was a slight decrease in the Black population percentage from 95% to 88%. After 2018, this trend reversed, with the Black population increasing to 95% by 2022. Between 2017 and 2021, the neighborhood briefly showed characteristics of a transitional community with small percentages of Hispanic and "Other" racial categories emerging. By 2022, the neighborhood returned to its earlier demographic composition, reinforcing its low diversity status.
The median income in East Savannah has fluctuated significantly over the decade. There was a decline from $27,621 in 2014 to $19,531 in 2019. After 2019, there was a sharp increase to $26,843 in 2020, which has remained relatively stable through 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts, suggesting other factors may have had a more significant impact on income levels.
The population has shown a general upward trend, growing from 551 in 2013 to 803 in 2022, with a peak of 934 in 2021. This population growth, coupled with the maintenance of the Black majority status, suggests that the neighborhood may be attracting more Black residents or experiencing higher birth rates within the existing community.
The demographic makeup of East Savannah contrasts with national averages. The United States as a whole is becoming more diverse, with growing Hispanic and Asian populations. East Savannah's trend of maintaining and even increasing its Black majority status runs counter to this national trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in East Savannah ($26,847 in 2022) is significantly below the national median household income, which was around $70,000 in 2021. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by this community and suggests that East Savannah may be part of a broader pattern of economic inequality often seen in predominantly Black neighborhoods across the United States.
East Savannah presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character as a Black majority, low diversity area over the past decade, despite brief periods suggesting potential diversification. The economic fluctuations, while significant, have not fundamentally altered this demographic stability. This trend raises questions about the factors contributing to this stability and the potential implications for community development and economic opportunity in the area.
