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Demographic Evolution of Shelby Hills: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Shelby Hills, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic profile with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 66% of the neighborhood, with Black (23%) and Asian (6%) minorities. The median income of $48,957 in 2022 indicates a middle-income area. Shelby Hills has experienced fluctuations in its demographic composition and economic indicators over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Shelby Hills maintained its "White Majority" status with variations. The white population percentage reached its lowest point of 55% in 2020 before increasing to 66% in 2022. The Black population showed variability, peaking at 37% in 2020 before declining to 23% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 5% in 2013 to 1% in 2022.
The median income in Shelby Hills demonstrated volatility. It increased from $40,214 in 2013 to $67,988 in 2021, then dropped to $48,957 in 2022. A significant increase occurred from 2016 ($36,764) to 2017 ($50,878), coinciding with a slight increase in the white population percentage and a decrease in the Black population percentage. The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,900 and 2,400 residents over the decade.
The demographic trends in Shelby Hills align with patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in Asian population reflects a national trend of growing Asian communities in urban areas. The fluctuations in Black and white populations, coupled with rising median incomes, suggest gentrification processes similar to those seen in other metropolitan areas. The decrease in the Hispanic population contrasts with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban areas, potentially indicating unique local factors in Shelby Hills.
Shelby Hills presents a case of a neighborhood in flux, maintaining its "White Majority" status while experiencing significant demographic and economic shifts. These changes reflect broader urban trends of gentrification and increasing diversity, with some unique local characteristics. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a relatively stable population despite these changes suggests a resilient community adapting to evolving urban dynamics.
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