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Demographic Analysis of Boulevard Homes: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Boulevard Homes in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, the community has a population of 62 residents and a median income of $12,518, which is below the national average. This neighborhood has maintained a consistent demographic dominance by a single racial group over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Boulevard Homes has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a Black Majority. The Black population has consistently represented over 75% of the total population throughout this period. The Black population reached its peak representation in 2017 at 97% but has since decreased to 74% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in Hispanic representation, from 2% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The White population, which had some representation in earlier years (8% in 2013), has diminished to 0% by 2022. The Asian population has maintained a small but consistent presence of 2% since 2018.
The median income in Boulevard Homes has fluctuated over the past decade. It rose from $10,571 in 2013 to a peak of $15,031 in 2017. Since then, it has generally declined, with some fluctuations, reaching $12,518 in 2022. These economic changes appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of highest median income (2016-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (95-97%). The recent decline in median income aligns with the increasing Hispanic population and decreasing Black majority.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 53 and 66 residents over the decade, with no clear trend in growth or decline.
The median income in Boulevard Homes ($12,518 in 2022) is below the national poverty line, indicating economic challenges in this community. The neighborhood's small population and high concentration of a single racial group are atypical for urban areas, suggesting it might be a public housing project or an isolated community. The increasing Hispanic population, while still small, mirrors broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many urban areas. The persistent low income levels, despite some fluctuations, indicate that this neighborhood has not experienced significant economic growth over the past decade.
Boulevard Homes presents a case of a small, predominantly Black community that has maintained its demographic character over the past decade while experiencing economic challenges. The recent shifts towards slightly increased diversity, particularly with growing Hispanic representation, may signal the beginning of changes in the neighborhood's composition and potentially its economic status in the coming years.
