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Demographic Analysis of Merrimont Hills: A Predominantly White Neighborhood with Low Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Merrimont Hills in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a predominantly White Majority neighborhood with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the area has a population of 614 and a median income of $86,664. The neighborhood has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 382 residents in 2010 to 614 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period, Merrimont Hills has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the white population consistently above 89%. In 2020, the white population decreased to 66%, while the "other" category increased to 28%. In 2021 and 2022, the white population stabilized around 77-78%, with small increases in Hispanic and "other" racial categories.
The economic trajectory of Merrimont Hills shows a positive trend. Median income has grown from $63,770 in 2013 to $86,664 in 2022, representing a 36% increase over nine years. A notable spike occurred in 2020-2021, with median income reaching a peak of $95,098 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022.
The consistency in racial composition coupled with rising incomes might indicate a pattern of "same-race gentrification," where more affluent white residents are moving into an already predominantly white area.
The median household income in Merrimont Hills ($86,664 in 2022) is higher than the national median income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial homogeneity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The rapid population growth (60% increase from 2010 to 2022) outpaces typical suburban growth rates.
Merrimont Hills represents a stable White Majority, Low Diversity neighborhood that has experienced significant economic growth and population increase over the past decade. While minor shifts in racial composition have occurred, they have not fundamentally altered the neighborhood's demographic character. The area's rising affluence and growing population suggest it is becoming an increasingly desirable location within Winston-Salem.
