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Demographic Shift in Dugger Heights: From Moderate to Low Diversity (2013-2022)
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dugger Heights, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a white majority (77% in 2022). As of 2022, the neighborhood had a population of 420 and a median income of $72,842. Dugger Heights has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Dugger Heights transitioned from a "Moderate Diversity" community to a "Low Diversity" one. In 2013, the neighborhood had a racial composition with 56% white and 43% black residents. Over the years, the white population increased while the black population decreased, leading to the current "Low Diversity" status with a white majority of 77% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase in recent years.
The demographic shifts in Dugger Heights correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $45,185, increasing to $72,842 by 2022, representing a 61% increase over nine years. This income growth aligns with the increasing white majority. The population of Dugger Heights has decreased from 647 in 2013 to 420 in 2022, a 35% reduction.
The trends observed in Dugger Heights mirror patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. Gentrification and urban renewal often lead to demographic shifts, with historically diverse neighborhoods transitioning to less diverse, higher-income areas. The increase in median income (61% over nine years) outpaces the national average income growth rate.
The decrease in population, despite rising incomes, could reflect specific local factors such as changes in housing density, family sizes, or land use policies. This trend contrasts with many gentrifying areas that often see population increases alongside rising incomes.
Dugger Heights has undergone a transformation over the past decade, shifting from a moderately diverse community to one with low diversity and a white majority. This change has been accompanied by economic growth and a decrease in population, presenting a complex picture of neighborhood evolution.
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