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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rolling Hills, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits characteristics of a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority." As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as "Black Majority," with 82% of the population identifying as Black. The median income in 2022 was $49,116, below the 2021 figure. Rolling Hills has maintained a relatively stable population over the past decade, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 residents.
Over the past decade, Rolling Hills has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. From 2013 to 2019, there was a gradual decrease in the Black population percentage, from 80% to 69%. This trend reversed in 2020, with the Black population percentage increasing back to 82% and remaining stable through 2022. The White population showed a corresponding inverse trend, peaking at 30% in 2019 before decreasing to 16% by 2022. The neighborhood has seen minimal representation from other racial groups, with Hispanic residents only appearing in the data from 2021 onwards at 1%.
The median income in Rolling Hills has fluctuated over the years. There was a significant drop from $52,559 in 2013 to $46,451 in 2014, coinciding with a slight increase in the Black population percentage. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $59,043, aligning with the period of greatest racial diversity in the neighborhood. Since 2019, there has been a general downward trend in median income, settling at $49,116 in 2022.
The demographic trends in Rolling Hills reflect broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. The brief period of increasing diversity from 2013 to 2019 aligns with national trends of growing diversity in many American cities. The subsequent reversion to a more homogeneous community composition could be indicative of localized factors such as housing policies, economic opportunities, or community preferences. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the peak in 2019 followed by a decline, mirror national economic trends affected by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath.
Rolling Hills has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood over the past decade, while experiencing subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in urban neighborhoods.