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Demographic Analysis of Tryon Hills: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Black Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tryon Hills, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority" as of 2022. The area has a median income of $26,944, which is below the national average. Tryon Hills has experienced a population decline over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Tryon Hills has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. In 2013, the Black population comprised 86% of the neighborhood. This percentage increased to 89% in 2018. From 2019 to 2022, there has been a gradual decrease in the Black majority, dropping to 75% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 8% in 2013 to 15% in 2022.
The median income in Tryon Hills has shown an upward trend from 2013 to 2022, increasing from $18,488 to $26,944, a 45.7% increase. The population has decreased from 1,870 in 2013 to 1,046 in 2022, a 44% decline.
Tryon Hills' 2021 median income of $26,876 is below the United States median household income of $70,784 in 2021. The trend of increasing diversity, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national demographic shifts. The population decline in Tryon Hills may be due to local factors such as redevelopment projects, changes in housing availability, or shifts in local employment opportunities.
Tryon Hills remains a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual demographic change and economic improvement. The significant population decline raises questions about the nature of these changes and their impact on the community's long-term stability and character.
