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Demographic Analysis of Drexelbrook: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Drexelbrook, a neighborhood in Greenville, North Carolina, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,761 and a median income of $54,080. Drexelbrook has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, nearly doubling in size since 2010.
Over the past decade, Drexelbrook has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with notable fluctuations. In 2013, the neighborhood started with a White Majority (78%). The community briefly transitioned to a state of Moderate Diversity in 2019 when the white population dropped to 61% and the black population increased to 30%. It then reverted to a White Majority in subsequent years.
The most recent data from 2022 shows a slight shift back towards Moderate Diversity, with the white population at 68% and the black population at 26%. This suggests that Drexelbrook may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from minority groups.
The median income in Drexelbrook has shown an upward trend over the past decade, rising from $38,886 in 2013 to $54,080 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 39% over nine years. There was a decline in median income in 2017 to $31,992, coinciding with a decrease in the white population and an increase in the black population. The income rebounded in the following years.
The population growth and increasing median income suggest that Drexelbrook has become an increasingly attractive neighborhood over the past decade. This economic growth may be attracting a more diverse population, contributing to the gradual shift towards greater racial diversity.
The trends observed in Drexelbrook align with patterns seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. Many communities are experiencing increasing diversity as minority populations grow and distribute more evenly across different neighborhoods. The economic growth in Drexelbrook, particularly the increase in median income since 2017, outpaces national averages and suggests the neighborhood may be undergoing gentrification or experiencing an influx of higher-income residents.
Drexelbrook presents a case of a neighborhood maintaining a White Majority status while showing signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. The economic growth observed over the past decade may be a driving factor in these demographic shifts, potentially attracting a more diverse population to the area. As this trend continues, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact community dynamics, local services, and overall quality of life in Drexelbrook.
