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Demographic Evolution of Brookwood Neighborhood: A Shift from Black Majority to Moderate 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
The Brookwood neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, demonstrates a transition from a Black Majority to a Moderate Diversity community between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 2,248 with a median income of $22,600. This change represents a significant demographic shift over the past decade.
In 2013, Brookwood had a Black Majority, with 57% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, the neighborhood had evolved into a Moderate Diversity community. The Black population declined from 57% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 24% in 2013 to a peak of 38% in 2019, before settling at 26% in 2022. The White population grew from 15% in 2013 to 28% in 2022. Asian and multiracial populations emerged, rising from negligible levels in 2013 to 6% and 2% respectively by 2022.
The demographic changes correlate with fluctuations in median income. Income grew from $20,701 in 2013 to $23,866 in 2019, coinciding with increased diversity. However, median income dropped to $22,600 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, peaking at 3,516 in 2015 and declining to 2,248 by 2022.
The demographic shifts in Brookwood reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. These include increasing diversity in traditionally Black neighborhoods, often due to Hispanic immigration and gentrification. The growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic representation in many communities. The recent decline in median income, despite increasing diversity, may reflect national economic challenges or local industry changes affecting Winston-Salem.
The changes in Brookwood suggest that the neighborhood is experiencing a complex interplay of demographic and economic forces. This is potentially reshaping the community's character and presenting both opportunities and challenges for long-term residents and newcomers. The neighborhood's evolution from a Black Majority to a Moderate Diversity community within a decade underscores the rapid pace of demographic change in urban America. It also highlights the need for responsive community planning and services to address the needs of a diversifying population.
