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Demographic and Racial Composition of Belair Neighborhood, Nashville: 2013-2022
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CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The Belair neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibited a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality as of 2022. The racial composition comprised 39% White, 30% Black, 27% Hispanic, and 4% Asian populations. The neighborhood's median income increased from $24,238 in 2013 to $43,402 in 2022. Belair's proximity to Nashville International Airport likely influences its demographic and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Belair underwent notable transformations in its racial composition. In 2013, it had a Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality (34% White, 32% Hispanic, 29% Black). By 2018, it shifted to a Majority-Minority status with a Hispanic Plurality (41% Hispanic, 28% Black, 23% White). In 2022, it returned to a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, peaking at 9% in 2021.
Belair's economic trajectory has been positive. The median income nearly doubled from 2013 to 2022. The period of highest income growth (2015-2017) coincided with an increase in the Hispanic population and a slight decrease in the Black population. The return to a White Plurality in recent years has not resulted in significant further income increases, with median income remaining relatively stable since 2018.
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The demographic changes in Belair reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The initial increase in Hispanic population mirrors national trends of growing Hispanic communities in metropolitan areas. The recent shift back towards a White Plurality could be indicative of broader gentrification patterns seen in many cities.
The economic growth in Belair outpaces the national average for income growth over the same period. This could be attributed to Nashville's overall economic boom and the neighborhood's strategic location near the airport, which likely drives job growth and attracts a diverse workforce.
Belair represents a dynamic urban neighborhood that has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. Its transition through various diversity categories reflects the complex interplay of economic development, migration patterns, and possibly gentrification, all within the context of Nashville's growing economy and the neighborhood's unique location near a major transportation hub.
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