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Country Club Heights: Demographic Transition from Hispanic Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Country Club Heights in Charlotte, North Carolina, currently exhibits Moderate Diversity with a slight White Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood's racial composition shows no single group exceeding 50%, with White residents comprising 38% of the population, Hispanic 29%, and Black 28%. The median income of $71,356 in 2022 indicates a middle-class community. Country Club Heights has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade.
In 2013, Country Club Heights was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality. The Hispanic population constituted 35% of residents, followed by White (40%) and Black (16%) populations. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with a more balanced distribution among White, Hispanic, and Black residents.
This shift is marked by a decrease in the Hispanic population (from 35% to 29%) and an increase in the Black population (from 16% to 28%). The White population remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 40% to 38%. The Asian population showed fluctuations, peaking at 11% in 2016 before declining to 2% by 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $56,270 to $71,356, a rise of about 27%. The income peaked in 2018 at $76,989 before declining slightly in subsequent years. The rise in income coincided with the decrease in the Hispanic population and the increase in the Black population. Population figures show a general decline from 5,073 in 2013 to 3,979 in 2022.
The demographic changes in Country Club Heights reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The rise in median income aligns with national trends of urban economic growth. The transition from a Hispanic Plurality to a more balanced racial distribution may reflect changing patterns of immigration or internal migration within the Charlotte area.
Country Club Heights exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States. Its evolution from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity, accompanied by significant economic changes, reflects broader societal shifts and local economic factors. This transition presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local policy-making, as the neighborhood adapts to its changing demographic and economic landscape.
