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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Barclay Downs, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the community has a population of 5,524 and a median income of $100,128. This neighborhood is located near SouthPark Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Charlotte.
Over the past decade, Barclay Downs has maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population comprised 84% of the neighborhood in 2013, increased to 91% by 2018, and returned to 84% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated, starting at 6% in 2013, dropping to 1% in 2017, and rising back to 5% in 2022. The Black population has grown from virtually non-existent until 2018 to 4% by 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 1-2% throughout the decade. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Barclay Downs has fluctuated over the years but remained consistently high. It peaked at $116,443 in 2021 and dropped to $100,128 in 2022. The population has grown steadily from 4,337 in 2010 to 5,524 in 2022. The high and relatively stable median income correlates with the neighborhood's continued White Majority status. However, the recent increase in diversity coincides with slight fluctuations in median income.
Charlotte has been experiencing rapid growth and increasing diversity over the past decade. While Barclay Downs remains less diverse than the city overall, its recent trends align with the broader patterns of the metropolitan area. The gradual increase in diversity in Barclay Downs reflects demographic shifts occurring across urban areas in the United States.
The neighborhood's high median income and its location near a major shopping center likely contribute to its slower pace of diversification compared to other parts of Charlotte. However, the emerging signs of increased diversity suggest that Barclay Downs may be at the beginning of a longer-term transition, potentially moving towards Moderate Diversity in the coming years if current trends continue.