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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Lamyville: A Study of a Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lamyville, a neighborhood in Monroe, Louisiana, demonstrates characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a clear Racial Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a 90% Black population, categorizing it as a Black Majority area. The median income of $18,391 in 2022 is below the national average, indicating economic challenges. Lamyville has maintained a stable population of approximately 2,500-3,000 residents over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Lamyville has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority community, with the Black population remaining above 90%. This persistence suggests a deeply rooted African American community. There has been a minor increase in diversity, with the White population growing from 6% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, and the emergence of small Asian and multiracial populations (1% each) by 2022. These changes are not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's Low Diversity classification.
The median income in Lamyville has shown volatility over the decade. Starting from $15,726 in 2013, it decreased to $14,316 in 2015 before beginning an upward trend. A significant shift occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income increasing from $18,322 to $25,725, then decreasing to $18,391 in 2022. This volatility indicates economic instability in the neighborhood. Despite these income fluctuations, the racial composition remained largely stable, suggesting that economic changes have not significantly altered the demographic makeup of the neighborhood.
The persistent low diversity and economic challenges in Lamyville reflect trends seen in many historically African American neighborhoods across the United States. The stability of the racial composition, despite economic fluctuations, is similar to patterns observed in other urban areas with established minority communities.
The median income, even at its peak in 2021, remains below the national median household income. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by this community and potentially indicates systemic issues affecting predominantly Black neighborhoods across the country.
The slight increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing racial diversity in urban areas. However, the pace of change in Lamyville is slower than in many other urban neighborhoods, which have experienced more rapid diversification over the same period.
Lamyville presents a picture of a stable, predominantly African American community facing ongoing economic challenges. While maintaining demographic continuity, the neighborhood shows signs of slow, incremental change in its racial composition and volatile economic conditions. These trends suggest a community that is resilient in its cultural identity but vulnerable to economic pressures, reflecting broader national patterns in similar urban neighborhoods.
