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Demographic Analysis of Knob View: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Winston-Salem
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Knob View, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, 88% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $119,577. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade in terms of racial composition and economic status. Knob View is known for its residential areas and proximity to urban amenities.
From 2013 to 2022, Knob View has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents fluctuated, reaching 99% in 2015 before decreasing to 88% in 2022. A small Black community emerged around 2017, comprising 8% of the population, which increased to 11% by 2020 but disappeared in 2022 data. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increased racial mixing.
The neighborhood has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade. Median income rose from $89,420 in 2013 to $151,011 in 2018, an increase of nearly 69% in five years. After 2018, there was a decline in median income, settling at $119,577 in 2022. Despite this decrease, the 2022 figure represents a 34% increase from 2013. Population has decreased from 667 in 2010 to 546 in 2022, an 18% reduction.
The economic trends suggest that Knob View remains an affluent area, but has experienced economic volatility in recent years. The decline in population coupled with maintained high incomes could indicate a trend towards larger, more expensive properties and potentially an aging population.
The demographic shifts in Knob View reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the neighborhood's pace of change is slower than many similar communities across the United States. The economic trends, particularly the rise and moderation of median income, may reflect broader economic cycles affecting high-income areas, including changes in sectors that often employ residents of such neighborhoods.
The decrease in population, contrasting with maintained high incomes, could suggest a trend of "empty-nesting" or a preference for larger lot sizes among wealthy residents, a pattern seen in many upscale suburbs nationwide.
Knob View remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood. Subtle shifts in its demographic makeup and economic status over the past decade hint at slow but steady changes. These trends, if continued, may gradually transform the character of the neighborhood in the coming years, potentially leading to increased diversity and a shifting economic profile.
