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Greenmound Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama: A Study of Racial Homogeneity and Economic Fluctuations
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Greenmound neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile, with a predominantly Black population of 98% in 2022. The community has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with median income increasing from $20,684 in 2018 to $35,162 in 2022. This neighborhood maintains remarkable racial homogeneity, which has remained consistent over the years despite broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Greenmound has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Black Racial Majority. The percentage of Black residents has remained above 96% for the entire period, with only minimal changes. A slight increase in diversity occurred in recent years, with the introduction of a small White population (1% in 2021 and 2022), but this change is not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's overall demographic categorization.
The economic trajectory of Greenmound has been marked by volatility and recent growth. The median income fluctuated between 2013 and 2019, ranging from a low of $20,684 in 2018 to a high of $26,818 in 2013. However, there has been a significant upward trend since 2020: $35,396 in 2020, $38,117 in 2021, and $35,162 in 2022. This recent economic growth coincides with the slight increase in racial diversity, suggesting a possible correlation between economic improvement and the attraction of a small number of non-Black residents to the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,222 and 1,392 residents over the decade. The stability in population, combined with the consistent racial composition, indicates that the economic changes have primarily affected the existing community rather than resulting from significant in-migration.
The demographic stability of Greenmound contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing racial diversity in many urban areas across the United States. The neighborhood's persistent Low Diversity profile is particularly notable given the broader shifts towards more mixed communities in many parts of the country.
Economically, the recent income growth in Greenmound is a positive sign, potentially indicating improved economic opportunities for residents. However, even with this growth, the median income ($35,162 in 2022) remains below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The stability of the Black majority in Greenmound, coupled with recent economic improvements, presents a case study in community resilience and economic development within a racially homogeneous urban setting. This pattern diverges from some urban areas where economic growth often correlates with significant demographic shifts or gentrification pressures.
In conclusion, while Greenmound has maintained its demographic character as a Low Diversity, Black Majority community, it has experienced notable economic improvements in recent years. This combination of racial stability and economic growth provides a model of community development that differs from more commonly observed patterns of urban demographic and economic change.
