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Demographic Analysis of Grove Park, Durham: A Black Plurality Neighborhood with Increasing Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Grove Park, a neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, is classified as a "Black Plurality" area. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 50% of the neighborhood, meeting the threshold for a plurality. The area exhibits "Moderate Diversity" with White (38%) and Hispanic (10%) populations also represented. Grove Park has a median income of $87,493 in 2022, indicating its affluence within Durham. The neighborhood's proximity to the Research Triangle Park likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Grove Park has maintained its status as a "Black Plurality" neighborhood. In 2013, the neighborhood was close to being a "Black Majority" with 47% Black population. The White population has increased from 32% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at 10-13% throughout the decade. The Asian population has slightly increased from 0% in 2013 to 1-2% in recent years.
The median income in Grove Park has shown an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $86,277 to $87,493, with a peak of $93,651 in 2021. This increase correlates with the slight rise in the White population percentage. The population of Grove Park has remained stable, with a slight increase from 6,006 in 2013 to 6,073 in 2022.
Grove Park's median income of $87,493 in 2022 is likely higher than the national median income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition, with a Black plurality, is somewhat atypical for an affluent suburban area. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major urban centers and technology hubs.
Grove Park represents a stable, affluent, and increasingly diverse neighborhood within Durham. Its proximity to the Research Triangle Park likely contributes to its economic resilience and gradual demographic shifts. While maintaining its character as a predominantly Black neighborhood, Grove Park is slowly evolving towards greater diversity, reflecting broader national trends in suburban demographics.
