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Demographic Analysis of Roxborough: Shifting Racial Composition and Affluence
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Roxborough, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits a distinct demographic profile as of 2022. The area is characterized by low diversity with a White majority of 93%. The median income in 2022 was $97,367, indicating an affluent community. Roxborough has experienced a significant population decrease from 708 residents in 2019 to 497 in 2022, potentially suggesting a trend towards more exclusive, higher-income residency.
Over the past decade, Roxborough has undergone a notable transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as having moderate diversity with a White majority of 73% and a Black population of 16%. By 2022, the area had transitioned to low diversity with a White majority of 93%. The Black population decreased steadily from 18% in 2017 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 7% in 2017-2018 before declining to 1% in 2022. This trend indicates a significant outmigration of minority groups from the neighborhood.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $94,101 to $97,367, with fluctuations in between. The highest median income of $100,892 was recorded in 2019, coinciding with the highest population (708) and a more diverse racial composition. As the neighborhood became less diverse and the population decreased, the median income remained high but slightly decreased from its peak. This suggests that while the area has become more exclusive, it may have lost some of its highest earners or experienced a slight economic downturn affecting affluent residents.
The trend in Roxborough towards decreasing diversity and population, coupled with high median incomes, may reflect broader patterns of gentrification and demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the United States. However, the extreme shift towards a White majority of 93% is more pronounced than typical national trends. The declining population despite high incomes is unusual and could indicate factors specific to this neighborhood, such as zoning changes, housing market dynamics, or shifts in local amenities or job markets.
Roxborough has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse, growing community to a less diverse, more exclusive enclave. While maintaining high median incomes, the neighborhood has seen a substantial decrease in population and diversity, raising questions about the factors driving these changes and their long-term implications for the community's social and economic fabric.
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