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Demographic Evolution in Rivercrest: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Growth
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Rivercrest neighborhood in Bartlett, Tennessee, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, Rivercrest is classified as a "Black Majority" community with 59% of the population identifying as Black. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with median income increasing from $89,034 in 2013 to $108,718 in 2022. Rivercrest is an affluent suburb of Memphis known for its parks and community engagement.
The racial composition of Rivercrest has changed notably over the past decade. In 2013, it was categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community, with Black residents comprising 55% of the population and White residents at 39%. By 2022, it became a "Black Majority" area, with the Black population increasing to 59% and the White population decreasing to 23%. The neighborhood has also become more diverse, with the Asian population growing from 2% to 6% and the Hispanic population increasing from 3% to 13% between 2013 and 2022.
The demographic shifts in Rivercrest have coincided with economic growth. The median income increased by 22% over nine years. The population grew from 944 in 2013 to 1,167 in 2022, a 23.6% increase. These trends suggest that Rivercrest has become an attractive location for affluent Black families and other minorities.
The trends in Rivercrest reflect broader national patterns of suburban diversification and the growth of affluent minority communities. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced increases in minority populations, particularly among middle and upper-middle-class families. The economic success of Rivercrest's residents, with a median income above the national average, aligns with the trend of growing economic power among minority communities in suburban areas.
Rivercrest's pattern of maintaining and strengthening a Black majority while simultaneously diversifying is somewhat unique. Many suburbs transitioning from predominantly White to more diverse have seen a more even distribution among various racial groups, rather than the consolidation of a new majority as seen in Rivercrest. The neighborhood's economic growth also outpaces national averages, suggesting that Rivercrest has become a desirable location for upwardly mobile families, especially within the Black community.
Rivercrest exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a "Majority-Minority" area to a solidified "Black Majority" neighborhood with increasing diversity and significant economic growth. These changes reflect and potentially exceed national trends in suburban diversification and the economic advancement of minority communities.
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