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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Sheffield on the Harpeth: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sheffield on the Harpeth, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, is a predominantly White Majority community with a high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as "Low Diversity," with 79% of the population identifying as white. The median income of $110,740 in 2022 indicates an affluent area. Sheffield on the Harpeth has experienced substantial population growth over the past decade, increasing from 841 residents in 2010 to 1,907 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Sheffield on the Harpeth has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood remained in the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population consistently above 75%. There was a brief period from 2014 to 2016 where the community approached "Moderate Diversity," with the white population decreasing to 77-78%, and other racial groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations, showing slight increases. By 2022, the community had solidified its "Low Diversity" status again, with the white population at 79%.
Minor fluctuations in minority populations have occurred. The Asian population peaked at 9% in 2016 and 2018 but decreased to 3% by 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase, reaching 9% in 2022, its highest level in the decade.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth alongside its demographic stability. Median income increased from $98,220 in 2013 to $110,740 in 2022, a 12.7% increase. There was a notable decrease in median income between 2014 and 2017, reaching a low of $88,416 in 2015. Since 2018, there has been a strong upward trend in median income, peaking at $117,489 in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022.
Economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of slightly increased diversity (2014-2016) coincided with a temporary decrease in median income. The solidification of the White Majority and increase in Hispanic population in recent years has occurred alongside a significant rise in median income.
The income levels in Sheffield on the Harpeth are likely well above both state and national averages, indicating a highly affluent area. The persistence of a White Majority in this neighborhood contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The rapid population growth (126% increase from 2010 to 2022) suggests that Sheffield on the Harpeth has become an increasingly desirable location.
Sheffield on the Harpeth presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly white community that has seen significant growth and economic prosperity over the past decade. While it has maintained its low diversity status, subtle shifts in minority populations, particularly the gradual increase in Hispanic residents, may indicate the beginnings of a slow transition towards greater diversity in the future.
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