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Demographic Analysis of Rollinghills Neighborhood: Persistent Low Diversity and Economic Fluctuations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Rollinghills neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a predominant White population. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 1,084 residents and a median income of $64,480. Rollinghills is characterized by its rolling topography and mature tree-lined streets, contributing to its suburban aesthetic within Winston-Salem's urban context.
Over the past decade, Rollinghills has maintained its status as a predominantly White community, consistently categorized as "Low Diversity." From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood experienced a slight trend towards "Moderate Diversity." The White population decreased from 87% to 66%, while the Hispanic population increased from 4% to 21%. Post-2017, this trend reversed, with the White population rising to 88% by 2022, reaffirming the "Low Diversity" classification. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2% and 11% over the decade. The Asian population briefly increased to 3% from 2016 to 2019 but declined to 0% in 2022.
The median income in Rollinghills has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $72,295 and $80,241. A significant drop occurred in 2020, with median income falling to $65,673, coinciding with the global COVID-19 pandemic. There was a brief recovery in 2021 to $71,926, but 2022 saw another decline to $64,480. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of increased diversity (2013-2017) coincided with relatively high and stable median incomes. The return to lower diversity from 2018 onwards has been accompanied by more volatile and generally lower median incomes.
The demographic trends in Rollinghills contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the U.S. have seen growing minority populations and increased diversity, Rollinghills has reverted to a more homogeneous racial composition. The economic volatility observed in recent years, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, aligns with broader national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the continued decline in median income in 2022, while many areas saw recovery, suggests that Rollinghills may be facing unique local economic challenges.
The population of Rollinghills has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. This stability in population, coupled with the demographic and economic shifts, could indicate that while the overall community size hasn't changed dramatically, there may have been some turnover in residents, potentially influenced by economic factors or housing market dynamics in the broader Winston-Salem area.
In conclusion, Rollinghills has maintained its status as a predominantly White, low-diversity neighborhood, while experiencing subtle demographic shifts and more pronounced economic changes over the past decade. These trends suggest a community that, despite its apparent stability, is not immune to broader socio-economic forces affecting both the region and the nation.
