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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chelsea Village, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile as of 2022. The community has a population of 1,414 and an estimated 542 housing units. Over the past decade, Chelsea Village has experienced significant demographic shifts.
From 2013 to 2016, Chelsea Village was categorized as having a "Black Plurality," with the Black population around 44% and White at 36%. Between 2017 and 2019, the neighborhood shifted to "Moderate Diversity" as the White population increased to 44%, nearly equal to the Black population. In 2020-2021, it moved towards "High Diversity" with significant increases in the Hispanic population (33% in 2020) and decreases in the Black population. By 2022, it returned to "Moderate Diversity" with Black population at 44%, White at 30%, and Hispanic at 20%.
The median income in Chelsea Village has shown considerable fluctuation over the decade. From 2013 to 2016, median income decreased from $41,951 to $39,011. From 2017 to 2020, there was a significant upward trend, with median income rising to $62,701. In 2021-2022, it continued to increase to $66,285 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $58,994 in 2022.
These economic shifts correlate with demographic changes, suggesting that as the neighborhood became more diverse, it also saw economic growth. The recent decrease in median income alongside the return to a higher Black population percentage raises questions about equitable economic development.
The demographic shifts in Chelsea Village reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where neighborhoods experience cycles of change often associated with gentrification and urban renewal. The significant increase in the Hispanic population from 2019 to 2020 (21% to 33%) is notable and may reflect larger migration patterns or changes in local industries attracting Hispanic workers.
The economic trajectory of Chelsea Village, with its peak median income in 2021 at $66,285, aligns with Nashville's overall economic growth in recent years. The subsequent decrease in 2022 might indicate that the neighborhood is experiencing some economic challenges or adjustments, possibly related to the broader impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or changes in the local job market.
Chelsea Village could be labeled a "Transitional Community," given the significant fluctuations in racial composition and economic indicators over the past decade. This transitional nature presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local businesses, and public services as they adapt to a changing demographic landscape.