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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta is classified as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 32 individuals and a median income of $55,069. This small, predominantly African American community is part of Atlanta, a city known for its civil rights history and as a hub for Black culture and business in the United States.
Over the past decade, Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong "Racial Majority" of Black residents. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population has remained above 87%, with several years seeing 100% Black representation. This stability in racial composition is notable, considering the broader trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas across the United States.
There have been minor fluctuations in the racial makeup, with small percentages of white residents appearing in some years (peaking at 6% in 2013) and a small representation of residents identifying as two or more races in 2020 (3%). However, these variations have not been significant enough to shift the neighborhood out of its "Low Diversity" classification.
The median income in Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta has shown volatility over the past decade. Starting from $50,303 in 2013, it peaked at $80,484 in 2018 before declining to $55,069 in 2022. This fluctuation suggests periods of economic growth followed by challenges, possibly related to broader economic trends or local factors affecting employment and wealth distribution.
The population of the neighborhood has also fluctuated, growing from 31 in 2013 to a peak of 70 in 2018, coinciding with the highest median income. Since then, the population has decreased to 32 in 2022. This pattern might indicate a correlation between economic prosperity and population growth, with more residents being attracted to the area during times of higher median incomes.
The persistent racial homogeneity of Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta contrasts with the broader trends of increasing diversity seen in many urban areas across the United States. While many cities have experienced gentrification and demographic shifts, this neighborhood has maintained its strong Black majority.
The economic volatility observed in Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta may reflect broader economic trends affecting many urban communities, particularly those with predominantly minority populations. The rise and fall in median income between 2013 and 2022 could be indicative of the uneven economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis, as well as the impact of more recent economic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The neighborhood's small population and its fluctuations over time suggest that it may be sensitive to economic and social changes. The decline in population since 2018 could be related to various factors, including housing affordability, job opportunities, or changes in the local community that have influenced residents' decisions to stay or relocate.
Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta presents a case of a small, predominantly Black community that has maintained its racial composition over the past decade while experiencing economic fluctuations. This stability in racial demographics, coupled with economic volatility, raises questions about the factors contributing to community resilience and the challenges faced by small, racially homogeneous neighborhoods in the context of broader urban demographic and economic trends.
