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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Missionary Ridge in Ridgeside, Tennessee, exhibits moderate diversity with a white majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population consists of 54% white, 36% Black, and 8% Hispanic residents. The median income in 2022 was $45,112, indicating a working to middle-class community. Missionary Ridge holds historical significance as the site of a crucial Civil War battle in 1863.
Over the past decade, Missionary Ridge has maintained its classification as a White Majority community with notable changes. The white population increased slightly from 51% in 2013 to 54% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 36-40%. The Hispanic population showed a gradual increase from 6% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification.
The community has not transitioned between major demographic categories but has moved closer to becoming a Majority-Minority area. The increasing Hispanic population and the consistent presence of a significant Black minority suggest a trend towards greater diversity, though not yet reaching the "High Diversity" category.
The median income in Missionary Ridge has shown overall growth, rising from $38,512 in 2013 to $45,112 in 2022, an increase of about 17% over nine years. This growth has not been steady, with a notable jump to $49,979 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, with a significant increase from 14,286 in 2020 to 15,929 in 2021, followed by a slight decrease to 15,853 in 2022.
The demographic trends in Missionary Ridge reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the United States. The stability of the Black population percentage is somewhat unique, as many areas have seen more significant shifts in racial composition over similar timeframes.
The economic growth in Missionary Ridge, while positive, appears to be slower than the national average. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 36%. Missionary Ridge's growth of 17% over a similar period suggests that while the community is experiencing economic improvement, it may be lagging behind national economic trends.
Missionary Ridge presents a picture of gradual demographic and economic change. While maintaining its White Majority status, the community is slowly diversifying, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population. The economic trajectory, though positive, indicates room for further growth to align with national averages. These trends suggest a community in transition, balancing its historical significance with evolving demographic and economic realities.