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Demographic Analysis of Westminster - Milmar: 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
Westminster - Milmar, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a White Majority, as evidenced by the 82% white population in 2022. The area has a median income of $124,670 in 2022, which is above the national average. This neighborhood is part of Atlanta's Buckhead district, known for upscale residences and high-end shopping destinations.
Over the past decade, Westminster - Milmar has undergone changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority (89%). From 2013 to 2021, there was a shift towards increased diversity, with the white population decreasing to 74% by 2021. This trend reversed in 2022, returning to a more homogeneous racial makeup.
The most significant change occurred between 2016 and 2021, when the Black population increased from 5% to 19%. The Asian population has also seen fluctuations, peaking at 9% in 2022. These shifts suggest a period of potential transition that did not fully materialize into a sustained diverse community.
The neighborhood's median income has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $165,977 in 2013 to $116,036 in 2014. Despite these fluctuations, the area has maintained a high-income status. The period of increasing racial diversity (2016-2021) coincided with some of the lower median income years, though still above national averages. This could suggest that as the neighborhood became slightly more diverse, it may have attracted a broader range of income levels, albeit still within an upper-income bracket.
The population has grown from 381 in 2010 to 486 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's continued desirability. The slight dip in population from 2013 to 2016 coincided with some of the highest median income years, possibly reflecting a period of gentrification or property value increases that may have temporarily displaced some residents.
Westminster - Milmar's demographic trends contrast with broader trends in Atlanta and many other major U.S. cities, which have generally moved towards greater diversity over the past decade. Atlanta as a whole is known for its significant Black population and increasing diversity, making Westminster - Milmar somewhat of an outlier in maintaining its predominantly white demographic.
The neighborhood's high median income and predominantly white population align with national trends of racial wealth disparities, where white households tend to have higher median incomes. However, the brief period of increasing diversity from 2016 to 2021 suggests that the neighborhood was not immune to broader societal shifts towards integration and diversity, even if these changes were not sustained.
Westminster - Milmar has largely maintained its status as an affluent, predominantly white enclave within the diverse city of Atlanta. The neighborhood's demographic and economic trends reflect the complex interplay between race, wealth, and urban development in American cities, highlighting both the persistence of historical patterns and the potential for change, even if not fully realized in this case.
