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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Country neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits moderate diversity with a white majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,414 and a median income of $83,515. The area is categorized as having a "White Majority" with 51% of the population identifying as white and 38% as Black. This neighborhood reflects Nashville's broader demographic shifts, showing growing diversity while maintaining aspects of its traditional demographic makeup.
Over the past decade, the Country neighborhood has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the area had a "White Majority" with 55% of the population identifying as white. This majority decreased over the years, briefly falling below 50% in 2017-2019, during which time the neighborhood was categorized as "Majority-Minority."
The most significant shift occurred between 2016 and 2019, when the neighborhood transitioned to a state of "High Diversity." During this period, no single racial group exceeded 40% of the population, and at least three groups (White, Black, and Hispanic) had significant representation (over 10% each). This shift was primarily driven by an increase in the Hispanic population, which peaked at 26% in 2019.
By 2022, the neighborhood had reverted to a "White Majority" status, but with a more balanced racial composition than a decade earlier. This evolution suggests a "Transitional Community" pattern, with ongoing demographic changes and increasing diversity over time.
The demographic shifts in the Country neighborhood have been accompanied by economic changes. The median income has fluctuated over the decade, with a general upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $76,751, which declined to $65,758 in 2017 – coinciding with the period of highest diversity. Since then, there has been an increase, peaking at $97,307 in 2021 before settling at $83,515 in 2022.
This economic trajectory suggests that the initial increase in diversity may have been associated with a temporary decline in median income. However, as the community stabilized into its new, more diverse composition, economic prosperity returned and surpassed previous levels.
The demographic changes in the Country neighborhood mirror trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is often accompanied by economic fluctuations. The neighborhood's experience of transitioning to high diversity and then stabilizing with a slight white majority is similar to patterns seen in other rapidly growing Southern cities.
The economic resilience demonstrated by the neighborhood, with its ability to recover and exceed previous income levels following a period of demographic transition, is noteworthy. This pattern suggests that the Country neighborhood has navigated the challenges associated with rapid demographic change, emerging as a more diverse and economically robust community.
The Country neighborhood exemplifies a community in transition, balancing traditional demographics with increasing diversity while maintaining economic growth. This evolution reflects broader national trends towards more diverse urban spaces and highlights the potential for communities to thrive amidst demographic change.