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A Research Note on Trends in Black Hypersegregation.
Douglas S Massey1, Jonathan Tannen
1Office of Population Research, Princeton University, Wallace Hall, Princeton, NJ, 08544-1005, USA, dmassey@princeton.edu.
Black hypersegregation in metropolitan areas declined by half between 1970 and 2010. However, the intensity of segregation within these hypersegregated areas remained largely unchanged, with one-third of Black residents living in such areas by 2010.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
- Demography
Background:
- Hypersegregation, a pattern of extreme racial residential segregation, has been a persistent feature of American cities.
- Understanding trends in hypersegregation is crucial for addressing racial inequality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze patterns and trends in black hypersegregation in metropolitan areas from 1970 to 2010.
- To assess changes in the number and intensity of hypersegregated areas over four decades.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a consistently defined set of metropolitan areas for analysis.
- Examined hypersegregation data spanning a 40-year period (1970-2010).
Main Results:
- 52 metropolitan areas experienced hypersegregation at some point during the study period.
- The number of hypersegregated metropolitan areas decreased by approximately 50% from 1970 to 2010.
- The degree of segregation within hypersegregated areas showed minimal change over the 40 years.
Conclusions:
- While the prevalence of hypersegregated areas has decreased, the severity of segregation within them persists.
- As of 2010, a significant portion (one-third) of Black residents in metropolitan areas lived in hypersegregated environments.
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