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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Jacksonville's 29th and Chase Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 29th and Chase neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a predominantly Black population (95% in 2022). The area has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, showing minimal change in its diversity categorization. Economically, the neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income, with the most recent data showing a median income of $30,984 in 2022. The neighborhood has historical significance as part of Jacksonville's African American community, potentially dating back to the post-Civil War era.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the 29th and Chase neighborhood has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the Black population maintaining a significant majority (ranging from 86% to 99%). There has been no transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition. The variations observed include a small increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2015 to 5% in 2022, minimal fluctuations in the White population never exceeding 2%, and absence of significant representation from other racial groups.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown variability. There was a general upward trend from 2013 ($23,488) to 2017 ($33,372), followed by a decline in 2018 ($28,552), slight increases until 2020, a significant drop in 2021 ($24,821), and a recovery in 2022 to $30,984. These economic fluctuations do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood. The income levels, while showing improvement, remain relatively low compared to national averages, indicating persistent economic challenges in the area.
Population trends show a decline from 2,625 in 2010 to 1,688 in 2022, which could be attributed to various factors such as outmigration, changes in family sizes, or housing redevelopment.
The stability of the racial composition in 29th and Chase contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The economic challenges faced by the neighborhood, as evidenced by the relatively low median income, are consistent with broader patterns of income inequality affecting many historically Black neighborhoods across the United States. The slight increase in the Hispanic population, though small, aligns with the general trend of growing Hispanic communities in many Southern states.
The population decline observed in this neighborhood could be part of a larger trend affecting some inner-city areas in mid-sized American cities, where suburban growth and urban redevelopment have led to shifts in population distribution.
The 29th and Chase neighborhood presents a picture of a stable, predominantly Black community facing ongoing economic challenges. While it has not experienced dramatic demographic shifts seen in some urban areas, the subtle changes in its Hispanic population and the fluctuations in median income suggest a community in slow transition, balancing historical identity with contemporary economic pressures.
