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Demographic Analysis of the Highlands Neighborhood: Predominantly White with Income Fluctuations
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Highlands neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with a median income of $100,360 as of 2022. The area has an 81% white population, which classifies it as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood. The Highlands is notable for its historic charm and proximity to attractions such as the Nashville Zoo.
Over the past decade, the Highlands neighborhood has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with some minor fluctuations in diversity. From 2013 to 2016, the area showed slightly higher diversity, with Asian and Black populations each comprising around 7-9%. Between 2017 and 2021, there was a slight increase in the Black population to 13-15%. However, by 2022, the neighborhood returned to a more pronounced White Majority of 81%.
The median income in the Highlands has exhibited significant volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income from $82,172 to $120,057. In 2020 and 2021, there was a sharp decline to $49,833 and $54,867 respectively, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the median income rebounded to $100,360.
The demographic trends in the Highlands neighborhood differ from broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas in the United States have experienced growing diversity and shifts towards Majority-Minority status, the Highlands has maintained and reinforced its White Majority status.
The income volatility observed, particularly the decline in 2020-2021 followed by a recovery, may reflect both local factors and the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid rebound in median income could indicate a resilient local economy or the presence of industries less affected by long-term pandemic disruptions.
The Highlands neighborhood presents a case of a community that has maintained a relatively stable racial composition despite some fluctuations, while experiencing significant economic volatility. The persistence of its White Majority status in the context of national diversification trends suggests local factors that may be preserving its demographic character, possibly related to housing policies, local amenities, or economic opportunities specific to this area of Nashville.
