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North Midtown: A Study of Low Diversity and Black Majority in a Jackson Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Midtown, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a racial majority of Black residents, comprising 75% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $23,234 in 2022, which is below the national average. North Midtown is known for its urban revitalization efforts, with community-driven initiatives aimed at improving local infrastructure and economic opportunities.
Over the past decade, North Midtown has maintained its status as a low diversity area with a Black majority. The percentage of Black residents has fluctuated between 68% and 81% from 2013 to 2022, never dropping below the 75% threshold that defines low diversity. The White population increased slightly from 15% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, with a peak of 25% in 2015. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, indicating a gradual increase in racial mixing. Other racial groups, including Asian, Hispanic, and Native American, have maintained minimal representation throughout the decade.
The economic situation in North Midtown has shown improvement over the past decade. Median income has risen from $18,266 in 2013 to $23,234 in 2022, an increase of about 27%. The lowest point was in 2017 with a median income of $14,093, after which there has been a consistent upward trend. The most significant increase occurred between 2019 and 2020, with income rising from $19,436 to $22,877, a 17.7% increase in a single year.
These economic improvements correlate with the slight increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in the "Two or More Races" category. This could suggest that as the neighborhood's economic prospects improved, it may have attracted a more diverse population or encouraged more interracial families to remain in the area.
North Midtown's median income remains significantly below the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This indicates that despite progress, the neighborhood continues to face economic challenges relative to national averages.
The persistent Black majority in North Midtown reflects broader demographic patterns in Jackson, which is known for its predominantly Black population. However, the gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category, aligns with national trends of increasing multiracial identification across the United States.
The neighborhood's population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,500 and 2,000 residents. This stability, combined with slow economic growth and incremental diversity increases, suggests a community that is gradually evolving while maintaining its core demographic character.
North Midtown represents a neighborhood that, while facing economic challenges, has shown resilience and gradual improvement over the past decade. Its demographic profile, characterized by a strong Black majority and low diversity, has remained largely consistent, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity and economic growth hint at ongoing changes that may shape the neighborhood's future.
