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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Moss Creek, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, currently exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 985 and a median income of $82,142. Moss Creek is characterized by its suburban feel within the larger metropolitan area.
Over the past decade, Moss Creek has undergone demographic changes. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood maintained a Low Diversity profile with a White Majority, consistently above 80% of the population. Between 2018 and 2022, while still categorized as Low Diversity, there was a shift towards increased diversity. The White population decreased from 82% to 76%. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Black population rose from 3% to 7%.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2019, median income rose from $71,341 to $94,978, a 33% increase. From 2020 to 2022, a slight decline and stabilization occurred, with median income settling at $82,142 in 2022. The increasing diversity coincided with the period of economic growth, suggesting that the neighborhood became more attractive to a wider range of residents during this time.
The changes in Moss Creek reflect broader trends seen in many American suburbs. These include increasing diversity in traditionally homogeneous suburban areas, the growth of Hispanic populations in areas previously dominated by white residents, and economic growth attracting a more diverse population. Moss Creek's changes are more gradual compared to rapidly diversifying areas in other parts of the country. The neighborhood maintains a significantly higher white population percentage than the national average, which is closer to 60%.
The economic trajectory of Moss Creek, with its peak in 2018-2019 followed by a slight decline, mirrors national trends influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the neighborhood's median income remains well above the national median, indicating its status as an affluent area within the Nashville metropolitan region.
Moss Creek is slowly becoming more diverse, but remains a predominantly white, affluent suburb. The gradual nature of these changes suggests a stable community undergoing gentle transformation rather than rapid upheaval. As this trend continues, it will be interesting to observe how the community adapts and whether it eventually transitions to a Moderate Diversity classification in the coming years.