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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Landon Farms Neighborhood, Durham: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Landon Farms, a neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2010 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a moderately diverse composition to a Black majority status. As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 51% of the neighborhood's residents. The community experienced substantial population growth, increasing from 858 residents in 2010 to 2,474 in 2022. The median income in Landon Farms was $59,867 in 2022, reflecting economic fluctuations over the past decade.
The demographic composition of Landon Farms has shifted notably since 2010. At the beginning of the decade, the neighborhood exhibited moderate diversity with balanced proportions of Black, Hispanic, and White residents. From 2013 to 2017, no single group exceeded 40% of the population. A significant change occurred around 2018 when the Black population increased to 51%, establishing a Black majority status that has persisted through 2022. Concurrently, the White population decreased from 36% in 2016 to 11% in 2022. The Hispanic population has maintained a significant presence, representing 36% of the population in 2022.
The median income in Landon Farms has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2015, income declined from $64,458 to $54,318. A sharp drop to $38,573 occurred in 2016, coinciding with the onset of significant demographic shifts. Subsequently, there was a general upward trend in median income, reaching $84,518 in 2020, before declining to $59,867 in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with the demographic changes in the neighborhood.
The demographic evolution of Landon Farms reflects broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where neighborhoods experience racial and ethnic transitions. The increase in the Black population and decrease in the White population may indicate patterns of urban migration or gentrification in other parts of Durham, potentially displacing residents to areas like Landon Farms.
The economic volatility observed in Landon Farms is more pronounced than national trends, which generally showed steady growth in median household income from 2015 to 2020, followed by a slight decline in 2021. This suggests that local factors, possibly related to the rapid population growth and demographic shifts, have had a significant impact on the neighborhood's economic landscape.
Landon Farms has transformed from a moderately diverse community to one with a clear Black majority over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by significant economic fluctuations and rapid population growth, indicating a neighborhood in transition. These changes likely have implications for community dynamics, local services, and housing markets in the area.
