Piney Woods, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a slight White Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,970 and a median income of $36,625. Piney Woods has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader trends of urbanization and diversification seen in many mid-sized American cities.

From 2013 to 2022, Piney Woods transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. In 2013, the white population constituted 54% of the neighborhood, qualifying it as a White Majority area. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 47%, while the Black population remained relatively stable around 35-37%. The Hispanic population showed the most significant growth, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, indicating a Transitional Community trend. The neighborhood has also seen an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, growing from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.

The demographic changes in Piney Woods correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $30,138 to $36,625, representing a 21.5% growth. However, this growth was not linear. The neighborhood experienced a significant drop in median income between 2013 and 2014 (from $30,138 to $19,524), followed by a gradual recovery and eventual surpassing of the 2013 level.