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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Kensington of Priest Lake: A Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kensington of Priest Lake, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits a distinct demographic profile as of 2022. The community is classified as "Moderate Diversity" with a white population of 54% and a Black population of 33%. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes. Kensington of Priest Lake's proximity to Percy Priest Lake, a popular recreational area, may influence its appeal and demographic composition.
The neighborhood has experienced several transitions in its diversity categorization over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, it shifted from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community. Between 2016 and 2018, the area was classified as "High Diversity," with Black residents comprising the largest group but not a majority. From 2019 to 2022, the neighborhood returned to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with white residents regaining plurality status but not a majority.
The median income in Kensington of Priest Lake has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, median income remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $66,000 and $75,000. A sharp increase occurred from 2019 to 2021, with median income rising from $74,671 to $105,474, a 41% increase in two years. In 2022, there was a notable decrease to $89,012, still higher than pre-2020 levels but a significant drop from the 2021 peak.
The economic changes correlate with demographic shifts. The period of highest diversity (2016-2018) coincided with relatively lower median incomes, while the recent return to a white plurality has occurred alongside higher overall incomes, despite the 2022 decrease.
The demographic changes in Kensington of Priest Lake reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming the norm. The sharp income increase from 2019 to 2021 could be related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw some areas experience significant economic shifts due to changing work patterns and migration.
The neighborhood's population has grown modestly over the decade, from 388 in 2010 to 466 in 2022, suggesting a stable but slowly growing community. This growth, combined with the demographic and economic changes, indicates a neighborhood in transition, potentially becoming more attractive to a diverse range of residents while also experiencing economic uplift.
Kensington of Priest Lake exemplifies the dynamic nature of many American neighborhoods, showcasing significant demographic and economic changes over a relatively short period. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local services, and future development planning.
