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Demographic Evolution of Brookhaven Heights: From White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brookhaven Heights, a neighborhood in Brookhaven, Georgia, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity and a white majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 63% of the total residents. The neighborhood's median income of $151,960 in 2022 indicates an affluent community. Brookhaven Heights is known for its combination of historic homes and newer developments.
Over the past decade, Brookhaven Heights has experienced changes in its racial composition while maintaining a white majority status. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed extremely low diversity with 78% of the population being white. By 2022, the white population decreased to 63%, indicating a trend towards increased diversity. The Asian population grew from 9% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, and the Black population increased from 5% to 10% during the same period.
The Hispanic population in Brookhaven Heights has fluctuated, reaching 14% in 2017-2018 before declining to 1% in 2022. This shift suggests a transitional community in terms of Hispanic representation. The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated over the past decade, peaking at $166,153 in 2016 and settling at $151,960 in 2022. The population of Brookhaven Heights has also varied, reaching a maximum of 1,629 in 2015 and decreasing to 1,190 in 2022.
Brookhaven Heights has maintained its status as a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, but its gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's median income remains significantly higher than the national average, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The decrease in the Hispanic population is contrary to national trends, where the Hispanic population has generally been increasing in many areas. The growth in the Asian population is consistent with national trends of increasing Asian representation in affluent suburban areas.
Brookhaven Heights remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but shows signs of gradual diversification. The economic fluctuations and demographic shifts suggest a neighborhood in transition, potentially reflecting broader changes in the Atlanta metropolitan area and national demographic trends. These changes may have implications for local community dynamics, school enrollment, and future urban planning decisions in Brookhaven.
