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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mountain View, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a predominantly White population of 97% in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in its demographic makeup and economic status over the past decade. Mountain View is known for its scenic views and proximity to the Appalachian foothills.
From 2013 to 2020, Mountain View maintained a White Majority status, with the white population ranging from 72% to 87%. There were subtle shifts towards increased diversity during this period. In 2016, the neighborhood experienced its most diverse year within the analyzed timeframe, with the white population dropping to 72% and increases in Asian (6%) and Black (12%) populations. From 2021 to 2022, the neighborhood transitioned back to a state of Low Diversity, with the white population increasing to 94% in 2021 and 97% in 2022.
The median income in Mountain View has shown considerable volatility over the years. The highest median income was recorded in 2014 at $115,211, coinciding with a period of relatively stable White Majority status (80% white). As the neighborhood experienced its most diverse year in 2016, the median income decreased to $99,511. In 2021, when the white population reached 94%, the median income rose significantly to $114,639. However, in 2022, despite the white population increasing to 97%, the median income dropped sharply to $85,094, the lowest in the recorded period.
Population figures have shown a general decline from 243 in 2016 to 179 in 2022, which could indicate changing neighborhood dynamics or housing market shifts.
The demographic trends in Mountain View contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the United States have been experiencing growing racial and ethnic diversity, Mountain View has recently moved in the opposite direction.
The income volatility in Mountain View, particularly the sharp drop in 2022 despite increased homogeneity, is notable. This could reflect wider economic challenges affecting the region or specific local factors impacting this small community.
The neighborhood's transition back to Low Diversity status in recent years might be influenced by factors such as housing costs, local economic conditions, or changes in the broader Winston-Salem area. With a small population of 179 in 2022, even minor changes in resident composition can lead to significant percentage shifts in demographic data.
Mountain View presents a case of a neighborhood that has experienced cycles of moderate diversity followed by a return to low diversity, while undergoing significant economic fluctuations. These trends suggest a complex interplay between demographic composition and economic factors, potentially influenced by the neighborhood's unique geographical and local characteristics.