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Demographic Analysis of Brown Mill: Hispanic Plurality and Racial Composition Shifts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brown Mill, a neighborhood in Concord, North Carolina, exhibits characteristics of a Hispanic Plurality community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The Hispanic population represents 42% of the residents, while the White population accounts for 47%. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, along with changes in median income. Brown Mill has a historical connection to the textile industry, which has influenced its diverse community composition.
In 2013, Brown Mill was classified as a Hispanic Majority community, with 55% of the population identifying as Hispanic. Over the following decade, the neighborhood transitioned to a Hispanic Plurality status. This change coincided with an increase in the White population, which rose from 24% in 2013 to 47% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated, reaching a peak of 30% in 2014 before declining to 10% by 2022.
The neighborhood has maintained Moderate Diversity throughout the decade, with two or three racial groups consistently having significant representation. The composition of these groups has changed, with the Hispanic and White populations becoming the dominant groups, while the Black population's representation decreased.
The median income in Brown Mill has shown an upward trend, increasing from $26,512 in 2013 to $43,021 in 2022, a rise of approximately 62%. This economic growth appears to correlate with the demographic shifts, particularly the increase in the White population percentage. The years of most significant income growth (2014-2019) align with the period when the White population percentage was steadily increasing.
The population of Brown Mill has grown over the decade, from 1,015 in 2013 to 1,371 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to new residents. This population growth, combined with rising median incomes, suggests a potential gentrification process that may be influencing the demographic changes.
The demographic shifts in Brown Mill reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced growth in Hispanic populations over the past decades, often followed by an influx of other racial groups. The transition from a Hispanic Majority to a more balanced demographic composition with a growing White population is not uncommon in areas experiencing economic development and potential gentrification.
The median income growth in Brown Mill outpaced the national average during this period, suggesting a more rapid economic transformation than seen in many other U.S. neighborhoods. This accelerated change may be contributing to the shifting racial demographics as the area becomes more economically attractive to a wider range of residents.
Brown Mill has evolved from a Hispanic Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant economic growth and population increase, potentially indicative of broader changes in the local economy and housing market. These shifts present opportunities and challenges for maintaining community cohesion and addressing potential displacement concerns as the neighborhood continues to evolve.
