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Racial Composition and Demographic Shifts in Duckswater, Arkansas: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Duckswater, a neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The community transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity, with the white population decreasing from over 90% to 71% by 2022. The median income in Duckswater was $122,623 in 2022, indicating an affluent community.
From 2013 to 2019, Duckswater maintained low diversity with a white population consistently above 90%. A significant shift began in 2020, leading to moderate diversity by 2021. The white population decreased to 68%, while the Black population increased to 23%. The Hispanic population rose from 0% in 2019 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population remained stable at 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Duckswater fluctuated but remained high from 2013 to 2022. During the period of racial diversification (2020-2022), the median income decreased slightly from $137,789 in 2018 to $122,623 in 2022. The population of Duckswater remained relatively stable, ranging from 333 to 418 residents.
The rapid diversification of Duckswater from 2020 to 2022 may reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban communities. This shift could be attributed to changing housing policies, economic opportunities, or efforts to promote inclusivity. The high median income of Duckswater, even as it diversifies, contrasts with national trends where increased racial diversity often correlates with lower median incomes.
The stability of the overall population size, despite significant demographic changes, indicates that the diversification is likely due to in-migration of new residents rather than a large-scale exodus of previous residents. This pattern of change while maintaining population stability and high income levels is relatively uncommon.
Duckswater's evolution from a highly homogeneous, low-diversity community to one of moderate diversity while maintaining its economic strength presents a case study in community transformation. This rapid change, particularly in the context of its high-income status, sets Duckswater apart from many other communities experiencing demographic shifts.
