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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Roxboro Forest neighborhood in Brookhaven, Georgia, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022, with 54% of the population identifying as white. This neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a more diverse community to one with a clearer racial majority. Roxboro Forest is situated near Brookhaven's growing urban center, which has likely influenced its demographic and economic evolution.
In 2013, Roxboro Forest was classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community, with white (51%), Hispanic (31%), and black (11%) populations represented. The neighborhood transitioned to a "White Majority" status by 2021, with 67% white population. However, 2022 saw a decrease in the white population to 54% and an increase in the black population from 13% to 27%. This shift suggests that Roxboro Forest may be entering a "Transitional Community" phase. The Hispanic population decreased from 33% in 2014 to 8% in 2022, indicating a major demographic restructuring.
The demographic shifts in Roxboro Forest correlate with changes in median income. As the neighborhood transitioned towards a White Majority, the median income increased from $58,788 in 2013 to $99,595 in 2022, representing a 69% increase over nine years. The population of Roxboro Forest also grew from 2,436 in 2013 to 3,411 in 2022, a 40% increase. This population growth, combined with rising incomes, suggests gentrification may be occurring, potentially displacing lower-income residents and altering the neighborhood's demographic makeup.
The demographic and economic changes in Roxboro Forest reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The rapid increase in median income and shift towards a White Majority are indicative of gentrification processes observed in many growing metropolitan areas. The sudden increase in the black population in 2022 may indicate a unique local dynamic or policy change affecting housing accessibility.
The decrease in the Hispanic population from 33% in 2014 to 8% in 2022 is notable and may reflect wider patterns of Hispanic population movements in the Atlanta metropolitan area or changes in immigration patterns. Compared to national trends, Roxboro Forest's median income growth outpaces the national average, which saw about a 13% increase from 2013 to 2021. This suggests that Roxboro Forest is experiencing more rapid economic changes than many other areas of the country, potentially due to its location within the growing Brookhaven area.
Roxboro Forest presents a case study of a neighborhood undergoing rapid demographic and economic transformation. Its evolution from a moderately diverse community to a White Majority area with significantly higher incomes reflects broader urban gentrification trends, while recent shifts suggest ongoing demographic fluidity that may continue to reshape the neighborhood's character in the coming years.