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Demographic Analysis of Historic Heathwood: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Historic Heathwood, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population of 846 residents is 95% white, with a median income of $136,648. This affluent area is known for its historic charm and well-preserved early 20th-century homes.
Over the past decade, Historic Heathwood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2019, the white population remained at 97-98%. Starting in 2020, there was a slight decrease in the white population to 94-95%, coinciding with a small increase in Hispanic residents and those of two or more races.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The median income has risen from $104,274 in 2013 to $136,648 in 2022, representing a 31% increase. The years of highest median income (2021 at $157,847) coincide with the lowest percentage of white residents (94-95% in 2020-2022).
The population has fluctuated between 734 and 1,002 residents over the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline. This stability in population size, combined with rising incomes, indicates that the neighborhood remains highly desirable and may have limited housing availability.
Historic Heathwood's demographic composition contrasts with the broader demographics of Columbia. As of the 2020 census, Columbia's population was approximately 51% Black, 41% White, and 5% Hispanic. The extreme lack of diversity in Historic Heathwood suggests significant racial segregation in housing patterns.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory aligns with national trends of increasing income inequality. The median household income for the United States in 2022 was about $70,784, making Historic Heathwood's median income nearly double the national average.
The slight increase in Hispanic residents in recent years mirrors broader national demographic shifts. However, the pace of this change in Historic Heathwood is much slower than national averages, likely due to the neighborhood's established character and high property values.
While Historic Heathwood shows early signs of potential demographic shifts, it remains a bastion of affluence and racial homogeneity within a diverse city. The coming years will reveal whether these subtle changes develop into more significant demographic transitions or if the neighborhood maintains its current composition.
