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Demographic Analysis of Eastland-Wilora Lake: A Majority-Minority Neighborhood with Black Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Eastland-Wilora Lake neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality. As of 2022, the racial composition is 42% Black, 35% Hispanic, 14% White, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $40,128, placing it in a lower-middle-income bracket. Eastland-Wilora Lake is the former site of Eastland Mall, which was demolished in 2013.
Over the past decade, Eastland-Wilora Lake has maintained its Majority-Minority status. The Black population has remained the largest group, fluctuating between 41% and 46%. The Hispanic population has increased from 29% in 2015 to 35% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 21% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. Asian and multiracial populations have shown small increases.
The median income has increased from $31,940 in 2013 to $40,128 in 2022, a 25.6% increase. The population peaked at 7,531 in 2013 and has since declined to 6,542 in 2022. Despite population decline, the steady income growth suggests an improving economic situation for remaining residents.
The demographic trends in Eastland-Wilora Lake mirror broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with national trends, where Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority group in many U.S. cities. The decline in the White population reflects "White flight" or suburbanization trends seen in many inner-city neighborhoods across the country.
The income growth in Eastland-Wilora Lake, while positive, still places the neighborhood below Charlotte's overall median household income, which was around $62,817 in 2020. This indicates that economic disparities persist despite progress. The neighborhood's demographic evolution suggests it is in a transitional phase, potentially moving towards greater diversity and economic improvement, but still facing challenges typical of urban areas undergoing demographic and economic shifts.
