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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Watts Hospital-Hillandale 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
Watts Hospital-Hillandale in Durham, North Carolina, is categorized as a neighborhood with Low Diversity, with a White Majority comprising 81% of the population in 2022. The area has a median income of $109,060, above the national average. This neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets and early 20th-century homes, reflecting its origins as one of Durham's first streetcar suburbs.
Over the past decade, Watts Hospital-Hillandale has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 86% in 2013 to 81% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Black population has risen slightly from 3% to 4% over the decade. The Asian population has maintained a presence of 2-3%.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth alongside its demographic shifts. Median income has risen from $92,850 in 2013 to $109,060 in 2022, an increase of 17.5%. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 2,778 in 2013 to 2,494 in 2022. The increasing median income correlates with the maintained White Majority status but also aligns with the gradual increase in diversity.
The demographic shifts in Watts Hospital-Hillandale reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, albeit at a slower pace. The income growth outpaces national averages, indicating that this neighborhood is becoming increasingly desirable. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of Hispanic population growth in urban and suburban areas. The low representation of Black residents (4%) is notable given Durham's overall Black population of around 40%.
The economic trajectory of Watts Hospital-Hillandale, combined with its slow diversification, presents a picture of a historically affluent, predominantly white neighborhood gradually opening up to more diverse residents while maintaining its high economic status. This trend could lead to increased cultural diversity in the area but also raises questions about affordability and equitable access for a broader range of Durham residents.
