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Demographic and Economic Trends in Croasdaile: A White Majority Neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Croasdaile, a neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, exhibits characteristics of a "White Majority" community, with 70% of its population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in both its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. Croasdaile is known for its proximity to Duke University, which likely influences its demographic makeup and economic trends.
From 2013 to 2022, Croasdaile has undergone several transitions in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood maintained a "White Majority" status, with white residents consistently comprising over 60% of the population. In 2017-2018, a shift occurred towards "Moderate Diversity." The white population decreased to 54-55%, while Black and Hispanic populations increased, each representing over 10% of the total. In 2019, there was a brief return to "White Majority" status (66% white). In 2020, a shift to "Low Diversity" occurred with white residents making up 83% of the population. In 2021-2022, there was a return to "White Majority" status, settling at 70% white.
The median income in Croasdaile has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2016, there was a period of steady growth, with median income rising from $68,788 to $109,404. From 2017 to 2020, there was a sharp decline, dropping to $61,528 by 2020. In 2021-2022, there was a dramatic increase to $129,677 in 2022.
These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of highest diversity (2017-2018) coincided with a significant drop in median income, while the return to a stronger white majority in recent years aligns with a substantial income increase. Population trends show growth from 2013 to 2017, followed by a decline through 2022, potentially indicating changing neighborhood dynamics or housing availability.
Croasdaile's demographic and economic trends likely reflect broader patterns observed in university-adjacent neighborhoods. The fluctuations in diversity and income could be influenced by changes in university policies, shifts in the local job market, or broader economic trends affecting the Research Triangle area. The sharp increase in median income in 2022, coupled with a maintained white majority, suggests a potential trend of gentrification or increased appeal to high-income professionals, possibly tied to the area's proximity to Duke University and the broader Research Triangle Park ecosystem.
Croasdaile has transitioned through various diversity categories over the past decade, ultimately returning to a White Majority status with significantly higher median income. These changes reflect the dynamic nature of university-adjacent neighborhoods and highlight the complex interplay between demographic composition and economic factors in shaping community characteristics.
