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Demographic Analysis of New Forestdale: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
New Forestdale, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood had a population of 286 with a median income of $123,365, which is higher than the national average. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets and well-maintained properties.
Over the past decade, New Forestdale has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2013, the neighborhood was 97% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. By 2022, while still predominantly white (86%), there was an increase in other racial groups, particularly Black (6%) and Asian (3%) residents. The community has shown signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with gradual increases in minority representation.
The neighborhood's economic status has remained high throughout the decade. Median income has fluctuated but remained above $100,000. There was a decrease in median income from $129,409 in 2013 to $110,321 in 2018, followed by an increase to $123,365 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 270 and 323 residents over the decade.
The gradual increase in diversity correlates with a period of economic stabilization after 2018, suggesting that the neighborhood's increasing diversity may be linked to its sustained economic attractiveness.
New Forestdale remains less diverse than Winston-Salem as a whole, which has a more balanced racial composition. The neighborhood's high median income and low diversity suggest it may be an enclave of affluence within a more diverse city.
The slight increase in diversity in New Forestdale aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although at a much slower pace. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its high income levels while slowly diversifying indicates a controlled and gradual integration process, possibly driven by highly skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds moving into the area.
New Forestdale represents a slowly evolving, affluent community that is cautiously transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining its economic status. This gradual change reflects broader national trends but occurs at a much slower pace, suggesting a carefully managed demographic shift in this high-income neighborhood.
