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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Neelys Bend: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Neelys Bend, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, presents as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 55% of residents, with significant Black (25%) and Hispanic (10%) populations. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade, reflecting broader urban trends of diversification and economic shifts.
Neelys Bend has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 62% to 55% during this period. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 24-33% over the decade. There has been a notable increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races.
The neighborhood can be characterized as a Transitional Community, showing a trend towards increasing diversity. This is evidenced by the significant increase in the "two or more races" category from 1% to 8% and the fluctuations in the Hispanic population.
The median income in Neelys Bend has fluctuated considerably over the decade. It peaked at $83,007 in 2014, declined to $69,751 in 2018, rose to $82,968 in 2021, and then dropped significantly to $65,550 in 2022. Periods of higher income generally correspond with a higher percentage of white residents. The recent drop in income coincides with an increase in diversity.
The neighborhood's population has fluctuated, peaking at 2,112 in 2015 and dropping to 1,763 in 2022. These changes might reflect broader urban migration patterns or local development trends.
Neelys Bend's demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's transition towards greater diversity, particularly the increase in multiracial residents, mirrors national trends. However, the persistence of a white majority suggests that this diversification process is occurring more gradually compared to some other urban areas.
The economic volatility experienced by Neelys Bend, particularly the recent income decline, may be indicative of broader economic pressures affecting mid-sized cities and their suburbs. This could potentially lead to further demographic shifts as residents respond to changing economic opportunities.
Neelys Bend exemplifies a community in transition, balancing between its historical demographic composition and emerging diversity. The interplay between these demographic shifts and economic fluctuations will likely continue to shape the neighborhood's character and development in the coming years.
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