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Demographic Analysis of Brownstone Neighborhood: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Brownstone neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 82% of the total, with a median household income of $118,239. The neighborhood has experienced steady population growth over the past decade, increasing from 364 residents in 2010 to 428 in 2022. Brownstone is notable for its historic architecture and tree-lined streets.
Over the past decade, Brownstone has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood experienced a period of increasing diversity, briefly transitioning to Moderate Diversity in 2017 when the white population decreased to 68%, the black population reached 18%, and Hispanic residents increased to 6%. Post-2017, this trend reversed, with the community returning to Low Diversity by 2020, as the white population rebounded to 80%. Despite minor fluctuations, the neighborhood has remained in the White Majority and Low Diversity categories for most of the observed period.
The economic trajectory of Brownstone shows a general upward trend, with some fluctuations. Median income increased from $104,459 in 2013 to $131,605 in 2021, representing a 26% growth over eight years. The period of highest diversity (2016-2018) coincided with a temporary dip in median income, dropping from $112,282 in 2015 to $98,097 in 2017. The return to Low Diversity post-2018 corresponded with a sharp increase in median income, rising from $98,286 in 2018 to $119,024 in 2020. Population growth has been steady but modest, increasing by about 17.5% from 2010 to 2022.
Brownstone's median income of $118,239 in 2022 is higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The brief period of increased diversity from 2016-2018 could reflect broader national demographic shifts, but the subsequent return to Low Diversity suggests local factors may be influencing population dynamics. The correlation between increased diversity and temporarily lower median income, followed by rising incomes as diversity decreased, may indicate complex socio-economic factors at play in the neighborhood's development and housing market.
Brownstone presents as a stable, affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has resisted broader trends towards increased diversity. Its economic growth has been substantial, particularly in recent years, potentially reinforcing its status as an exclusive enclave within Winston-Salem. The brief period of increased diversity followed by a reversion to low diversity raises questions about the neighborhood's long-term demographic trajectory and the factors influencing its racial and economic composition.
