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Demographic and Economic Trends in Hatton Point: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hatton Point, a neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, is characterized as a White Majority community with 61% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $75,510 in 2013 to $91,044 in 2022. Hatton Point is located along the western branch of the Elizabeth River.
Over the past decade, Hatton Point has maintained its White Majority status, with fluctuations in the white population percentage. The white population was 61% in 2013, increased to 71% in 2016, and returned to 61% by 2022. The Black population has varied between 16% and 29%, settling at 22% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, while the Two or More Races category grew from 2% to 8% during the same period.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes in the neighborhood. The median income increased by approximately 20% from 2013 to 2022. This economic growth coincides with increasing diversity, suggesting that the area may be attracting a more diverse, affluent population. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,100 and 1,300 residents over the decade.
The trends in Hatton Point align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Asian population and individuals identifying as Two or More Races is consistent with national demographic shifts. However, the neighborhood's continued White Majority status and significant income growth suggest it may be evolving at a different pace or in a different manner than some other diversifying communities.
The economic growth in Hatton Point outpaces national averages, with the median income increasing at a rate higher than the overall U.S. median income growth during the same period. This could indicate that Hatton Point is becoming an increasingly affluent enclave within Portsmouth, potentially attracting a more diverse but economically homogeneous population.
Hatton Point represents a community in transition, maintaining its White Majority status while gradually increasing in diversity and economic prosperity. These trends suggest a balance between preserving the neighborhood's existing character and embracing demographic changes, which may have implications for local community dynamics, housing markets, and public services in the coming years.
