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Demographic Analysis of Enchanted Hills: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Nashville
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Enchanted Hills, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 87% of the neighborhood, while the White population makes up 13%. The median income is $70,060, and the population is 1,126. Enchanted Hills has maintained a consistently high Black population percentage over the past decade, indicating a stable racial composition.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Enchanted Hills has consistently remained a Black Majority community, with the Black population never dropping below 68% (in 2015). The neighborhood has maintained its Low Diversity categorization, with only two racial groups (Black and White) represented in significant numbers. There have been minor fluctuations in the racial composition, but no transitions between diversity categories occurred. The most notable shift was in 2015 when the White population peaked at 21%, but this proved to be temporary as the Black majority quickly reasserted itself in subsequent years.
The median income in Enchanted Hills has experienced fluctuations over the years, peaking at $82,860 in 2013 and then generally declining to its current level of $70,060 in 2022. This represents a decrease of about 15.4% over the decade. The years with the highest Black population percentage (2018-2020, ranging from 87% to 92%) coincided with some of the lower median income figures, suggesting a potential correlation between increased racial homogeneity and decreased economic prosperity in this neighborhood.
The population of Enchanted Hills has seen significant changes, decreasing from 1,764 in 2010 to 1,126 in 2022, a decline of about 36%. This population decrease, coupled with the income decline, might indicate broader economic challenges facing the neighborhood.
Enchanted Hills appears to be maintaining its status as a predominantly Black neighborhood, in contrast to many urban areas across the United States that have been experiencing increasing diversity and gentrification. This stability in racial composition is notable, especially considering its location within the Nashville metropolitan area.
The decline in median income observed in Enchanted Hills contrasts with the general trend of rising incomes in many urban areas across the U.S. over the past decade. This divergence might suggest that the neighborhood is facing unique economic challenges or has been disproportionately affected by broader economic shifts.
The significant population decrease in Enchanted Hills is noteworthy. While many urban areas have seen population growth, this neighborhood's declining population could indicate issues such as limited economic opportunities, changes in housing availability, or other factors driving residents to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Enchanted Hills presents a case of demographic stability amidst economic challenges. Its persistent Black Majority status and Low Diversity categorization, combined with declining income and population, suggest a community that may be struggling to adapt to broader urban economic shifts while maintaining its distinct cultural identity. This scenario raises questions about the interplay between racial composition, economic opportunity, and community resilience in urban neighborhoods.
