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Providence, Tallahassee: A Study of Racial Majority and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Providence, a neighborhood in Tallahassee, Florida, exhibits a specific demographic profile as of 2022. It is classified as having a "Racial Majority" with a Black population of 82%. The median income in Providence was $26,411 in 2022. The neighborhood contains several historically Black churches and community centers that are significant for local culture and community engagement.
Over the past decade, Providence has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" neighborhood. The Black population increased from 72% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. The White population fluctuated between 9% and 17% during this period. The Hispanic population peaked at 5% in 2019-2020 before decreasing to 1% in 2022.
The median income in Providence increased from $16,571 in 2013 to $26,411 in 2022, representing a 59% increase over nine years. This growth was not consistent, with some years showing declines followed by increases. The increase in median income coincided with the slight increase in the Black majority.
The population of Providence decreased from 5,591 in 2013 to 4,401 in 2022. This population decline, combined with the increasing median income, may indicate various factors such as gentrification, out-migration of lower-income residents, or economic improvements among long-term residents.
Providence's demographic profile contrasts with trends in many urban areas across the United States, where increased diversity and gentrification often lead to a decrease in historically Black neighborhoods. The maintenance and strengthening of Providence's Black majority diverges from this national trend.
The economic improvement in Providence, while significant, still places the neighborhood below the median household income for Tallahassee, which was approximately $49,000 in 2021. This indicates that Providence continues to face economic challenges relative to the broader city.
The population decline in Providence is notable, especially given that Tallahassee's overall population has been growing. This suggests that Providence may be experiencing unique local factors affecting its demographic composition, potentially related to housing policies, economic opportunities, or community-specific issues.
Providence presents a case of a neighborhood maintaining its strong Black majority while experiencing moderate economic improvements and population decline. This stability in racial composition, combined with economic changes, provides a case study in urban demographics and community resilience in the context of broader societal shifts.
