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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maplecrest, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 79% of the neighborhood. The median income is $58,687, which has decreased from its peak in 2018. Maplecrest features tree-lined streets and well-maintained suburban homes, characteristic of many Nashville neighborhoods that have undergone demographic changes in recent years.
Over the past decade, Maplecrest has maintained its status as a White Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with whites comprising 85% of the population. By 2018, diversity increased, though still within the Low Diversity category. The white population decreased to 76%, while Black and Hispanic populations grew. As of 2022, the community remains in the Low Diversity category but is approaching the threshold of Moderate Diversity. The white population has slightly increased to 79%, with Asian (4%) and Black (9%) residents now more significantly represented.
The neighborhood's economic trends correlate with its demographic shifts. Median income increased from $55,842 in 2013 to $67,707 in 2018, coinciding with the period of increasing diversity. From 2019 to 2022, median income declined to $58,687, coinciding with a slight reversal in diversity trends. The population has decreased from 917 in 2010 to 642 in 2022, potentially indicating changing neighborhood dynamics or housing market shifts.
Nashville as a whole has experienced rapid growth and increasing diversity over the past decade. Maplecrest's slower pace of diversification and recent economic decline may indicate that it is not fully participating in the broader urban trends of the Nashville metro area. This could be due to factors such as housing costs, local zoning policies, or the neighborhood's suburban character.
The slight increase in Asian and Black populations in Maplecrest aligns with broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity, albeit at a slower pace than many urban areas. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by suburban communities nationwide, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maplecrest remains a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual change. The community appears to be in a transitional phase, potentially moving towards greater diversity in the coming years. Recent economic challenges may influence the pace and nature of these demographic shifts, warranting continued observation of these intertwined demographic and economic trends.