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Analyzing Homicide Rates in Lee County: Racial, Socioeconomic, and Demographic Impacts

This study conducts a detailed bivariate correlation analysis of homicide rates in Lee County, examining the influence of various socioeconomic and demographic factors. Key variables evaluated include education levels, unemployment rates, household incomes, urban populations, and the percentage of owner-occupied housing. The findings reveal significant racial and ethnic differences in homicide rates, and the correlation between socioeconomic conditions and crime rates indicates potential future trends. This research aims to highlight critical patterns and provide insights into the high homicide rates in Lee County compared to statewide averages.

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Analyzing Homicide Rates in Lee County: Racial, Socioeconomic, and Demographic Impacts

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  1. Homicidal Relations Cory Mills and Tina Habib

  2. Methodology • Collection of Statistical Data • Racial and Ethnic Differences • Socioeconomic Living Conditions • Focus on Lee County • Bivariate Correlation Analysis • Statewide Patterns • How does Lee County fit in?

  3. Where does Lee County Stand? Homicide Rate per 100,000

  4. Bivariate Correlation Analysis • Homicide rate in 2008 (per 100,000) • Population of Racial and Ethnic Groups • Education Levels • Unemployment Rates • Household Income Levels • Median Age • Percentage of Urban Populations • Percentage of Owner-occupied Housing • Percentage below Poverty Level

  5. Bivariate Correlation Analysis • Homicide rate in 2008 (per 100,000) • Population of Racial and Ethnic Groups • Education Levels • Unemployment Rates • Household Income Levels • Median Age • Percentage of Urban Populations • Percentage of Owner-occupied Housing • Percentage below Poverty Level • Negetive Correlation • Positive Correlation • Negative Correlation • Negative Correlation

  6. Median Age • Graying Population • Migration of Money • Infrastructure • Increased cost of Living Median Age (in yrs) Homicide Rate by County (per 100,000) r² = 0.116

  7. Education Level (LHSD) % Population with less than an HS Diploma • Confusing Chart! • Racial Component • Socioeconomic Indicator Homicide Rate by County (per 100,000) r² = 0.079

  8. Owner-Occupied Housing (OOH) % Owner-Occupied Housing • Socioeconomic Indicator • Stress Level Indicator Homicide Rate by County (per 100,000) r² = 0.037

  9. Unemployment Unemployment Rate 2008 • Socioeconomic (again) • Lee County has high rates Homicide Rate by County (per 100,000) r² = 0.051

  10. State and National Comparison

  11. County Comparison

  12. Why is the Lee County Homicide Rate so High? BAD! • High Unemployment ? • High Education GOOD! • High OOH ? • Graying Population ? ? ?

  13. Dangers of Demographic Shift!

  14. Correlations Between Variables

  15. Consequences of a Gray Population • Artificially Inflated Median Household Income • Higher Property Cost • Higher General Cost of Living • Higher Unemployment • Gentrification

  16. Fin

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