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Demographic and Racial Changes in Durham's Warehouse District (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Warehouse District in Durham, North Carolina, is a predominantly White Majority community with a median income of $73,429 as of 2022. This urban neighborhood has undergone demographic and economic changes over the past decade. The Warehouse District has transformed from an industrial area into a hub of restaurants, galleries, and tech startups.
From 2013 to 2022, the Warehouse District experienced demographic changes. The neighborhood maintained a White Majority status throughout the decade, with the white population consistently above 50%. The area showed signs of being a Transitional Community, evident in the increase of the 'two or more races' category from 3% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The community shifted from Moderate Diversity to Low Diversity, with the white population reaching 68% by 2022. The Black population decreased from 20% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income increased from $50,891 in 2013 to $73,429 in 2022, a 44% increase over the decade. The population grew from 640 in 2013 to 805 in 2022. The increase in median income coincides with the increase in the white population percentage and the decrease in minority populations, particularly the Black population.
These trends align with patterns seen in many urban areas undergoing gentrification. The rapid increase in median income outpaces national averages, suggesting localized economic growth. The demographic shift towards a higher white population percentage, coupled with declining minority representation, is characteristic of gentrifying urban neighborhoods across the United States. The growth in the 'two or more races' category reflects a national trend of increasing multiracial identification, although the local rate of increase is notably higher than national averages.
The Warehouse District of Durham has undergone a transformation over the past decade, shifting from a moderately diverse community to one with lower diversity and higher income levels. This change has reshaped the demographic and economic landscape of the neighborhood. The area's evolution from an industrial zone to an urban district has attracted a wealthier, predominantly white population while potentially displacing some of the previous minority residents. These trends raise questions about urban development, affordability, and the preservation of community diversity in changing urban environments.
