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Demographic Analysis of Wesley Battle: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Atlanta
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Wesley Battle is a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, characterized by a predominantly White population and low diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 313 residents and a median income of $199,077. Wesley Battle is known for its historic homes and tree-lined streets, reflecting its status as one of Atlanta's prestigious neighborhoods.
Over the past decade, Wesley Battle has maintained its status as a White Majority community with some fluctuations. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited extremely low diversity, with the white population comprising 92% of residents. Between 2017 and 2019, there was a shift towards slightly more diversity, though still remaining in the low diversity category. During this period, the black population increased to around 7-8%, and the Asian population to 4%.
By 2022, while still a White Majority area, the neighborhood showed signs of increasing diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 4%, and the Hispanic population rose to 4%, indicating a slow transition towards greater diversity.
The period of slightly increased diversity (2017-2019) coincided with a marginal decrease in median income, from $198,478 in 2016 to $198,363 in 2017. However, this change was minimal, and the overall trend shows a steady increase in median income over the decade, rising from $198,289 in 2013 to $199,077 in 2022.
The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 343 in 2011 and reaching a low of 295 in 2016. The recent trend shows a slight decline from 328 in 2020 to 313 in 2022, which could potentially be linked to the marginal increase in diversity, suggesting some demographic turnover.
Wesley Battle's demographic and economic trends contrast with broader patterns in Atlanta and many other major U.S. cities. While many urban areas have experienced significant increases in diversity and often gentrification-related demographic shifts, Wesley Battle has maintained its status as a predominantly white, extremely affluent neighborhood with only minor changes in its racial composition.
The neighborhood's median income of nearly $200,000 is more than triple the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This economic disparity, coupled with the area's resistance to significant demographic change, suggests that Wesley Battle remains a highly exclusive enclave within the broader, more diverse Atlanta metropolitan area.
The slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in multi-racial and Hispanic populations, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and traditionally homogeneous neighborhoods. However, the pace of change in Wesley Battle is much slower than national averages, indicating strong socio-economic barriers to entry for this community.
While Wesley Battle shows some signs of a Transitional Community, the changes are minimal compared to broader urban trends. The neighborhood remains a bastion of affluence and demographic stability in an era of rapid urban change, raising questions about accessibility and integration in high-income urban enclaves.
