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Demographic and Racial Trends in Historic Beaumont Village, Spartanburg: A White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Historic Beaumont Village in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a White Majority community with a median income of $38,637 as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. Historic Beaumont Village is characterized by its early 20th-century mill village architecture, reflecting its industrial heritage.
In 2013, Historic Beaumont Village was categorized as a White Majority community, with 68% of the population identifying as white. Over the next decade, the neighborhood maintained its White Majority status despite experiencing shifts in racial composition. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, with a peak of 8% in 2020 and 2021. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated between 17% and 30% over the decade.
The demographic changes in Historic Beaumont Village coincided with significant economic changes. The median income increased from $20,572 in 2013 to $38,637 in 2022, representing an 88% increase. The population grew from 1,345 in 2013 to a peak of 2,005 in 2016, before stabilizing around 1,900 by 2022.
The trends observed in Historic Beaumont Village align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The income growth in the neighborhood outpaces the national average, which saw approximately a 30% increase in median household income over a similar period. This suggests that Historic Beaumont Village may be experiencing more rapid economic development compared to national averages.
The preservation of the White Majority status, despite increasing diversity, differs from many urban neighborhoods across the US that have transitioned to Majority-Minority or High Diversity categories over similar timeframes. This may be indicative of the broader demographic makeup of Spartanburg or South Carolina, which tends to have a higher proportion of white residents compared to more diverse urban centers.
Historic Beaumont Village represents a community in transition, balancing its historical character with demographic and economic changes. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader trends of increasing diversity and economic growth, while maintaining its distinct local character. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its changing composition and growing prosperity.
