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North Colony, Jackson: A Study of Racial Demographics and Diversity Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Colony, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,065 and a median income of $35,959. North Colony has experienced significant population fluctuations over the past decade, with a maximum of 1,869 residents in 2013 and a minimum of 893 in 2021.
From 2013 to 2022, North Colony has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. Between 2013 and 2018, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the Black population comprising 92-97% of residents. From 2019 to 2022, while still classified as Low Diversity, there was a decrease in the Black majority from 97% in 2018 to 81% in 2022 and an increase in the White population from 3% to 16%.
The median income in North Colony has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall increase from $34,488 in 2013 to $35,959 in 2022. There was a significant drop in median income from $33,848 in 2014 to $28,506 in 2015, coinciding with a slight decrease in population. A recovery and steady increase in median income occurred from 2015 to 2020, reaching a peak of $36,739. A slight decrease to $35,533 was observed in 2021, followed by a small rebound in 2022.
The economic trends appear to correlate with the demographic shifts. As the community became slightly more diverse from 2019 onwards, there was a general upward trend in median income. This suggests that increased diversity might be associated with improved economic conditions in the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in North Colony reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically segregated neighborhoods are slowly becoming more diverse. The pace of change in North Colony appears to be slower than national averages.
The median income in North Colony ($35,959 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by the community, despite recent improvements.
The population decline from 1,869 in 2013 to 1,065 in 2022 is significant and could be indicative of broader urban migration patterns or local economic factors affecting Jackson as a whole.
North Colony remains a predominantly Black, Low Diversity community, but there are indications of gradual demographic shifts and economic improvements. These changes may signal the beginning of a transition towards a more diverse and economically resilient neighborhood in the future. However, the community still faces significant economic challenges compared to national averages.
