Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of West Harpeth: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Franklin, Tennessee
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Harpeth, a neighborhood in Franklin, Tennessee, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a median income of $130,429, which is above the national average. West Harpeth is situated along the West Harpeth River, contributing to its residential appeal.
Over the past decade, West Harpeth has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." The white population has consistently comprised between 83% and 90% of the total population during this period. Minor demographic changes include a slight increase in the Asian population from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, a decrease in the Black population from 6% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, and fluctuations in the Hispanic population between 3% and 8%, settling at 3% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth. The median income increased from $107,856 in 2013 to $130,429 in 2022, representing a 21% growth. The population grew from 15,774 in 2013 to 18,576 in 2022, an increase of 17.8%. This economic prosperity correlates with the maintained "White Majority" status and may contribute to the area's resistance to significant demographic shifts.
West Harpeth's maintenance of "Low Diversity" status contrasts with the increasing diversity observed in many urban and suburban areas across the United States over the past decade. Factors contributing to this trend in West Harpeth may include high property values, the established character of the neighborhood, and the smaller size of Franklin compared to larger metropolitan areas.
The neighborhood's median income of $130,429 in 2022 is high but not uncommon for affluent suburbs. The consistency of this high income over the years, combined with steady population growth, indicates a stable and prosperous community that has largely maintained its demographic character despite broader national trends towards increased diversity.
West Harpeth represents a stable, affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has experienced economic growth without significant demographic shifts over the past decade. While there are slight indications of increasing diversity, these changes have been minimal and slow-paced compared to national trends.
_tennessee%2Fen-population-population-density-tennessee-nashville-davidson-metropolitan-government-(balance)-four-seasons-condos.webp%3F&w=3840&q=75)
_tennessee%2Fen-population-population-density-tennessee-nashville-davidson-metropolitan-government-(balance)-dahlia-gardens.webp%3F&w=3840&q=75)
_tennessee%2Fen-population-population-density-tennessee-nashville-davidson-metropolitan-government-(balance)-hickory-valley-condos.webp%3F&w=3840&q=75)
