The face of Black America is shifting. As the cost of living skyrockets and opportunities in traditional urban hubs dwindle, many Black families are leaving their long-time homes in search of greener pastures.
The demographic landscape in U.S. cities is also being transformed by this phenomenon, driven by the New Great Migration. The migration is driven by economic reasons, rising crime rates, and the temptation to find cheaper, friendlier places in the South and the suburbs. But what does this do to the future of these cities?
Chicago, Illinois
The Windy City, Chicago, has experienced a huge drop in the population of the Blacks. Neilsberg’s research showed that the proportion of Black people in the city’s population decreased to 28.42% by 2025.
As housing rates are soaring, crime rates are increasing, and the economy is at its lowest point, a lot of Black families are leaving for lower-priced suburbs or even sunny Southern states…