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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Lexington (Fox Run) neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2010 to 2022. In 2022, the neighborhood was categorized as having a "Black Majority" with 55% of the population identifying as Black. This represents a shift from a decade ago, indicating a "Transitional Community." The population increased from 337 residents in 2010 to 527 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $62,952, lower than the previous year but higher than in the early 2010s.
The neighborhood has experienced a notable transformation in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the area had a "White Majority" (69%). By 2016, it shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" category, with significant representation from White (47%) and Hispanic (36%) populations. The community then transitioned through a "White Plurality" phase before becoming a "Black Majority" area by 2021. This rapid shift suggests a significant influx of Black residents and/or outmigration of White residents.
The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $53,663 in 2013 to $62,952 in 2022, with fluctuations. There was a sharp increase to $90,855 in 2021, followed by a significant drop in 2022. This income volatility coincides with the shift towards a Black Majority, potentially indicating changing economic dynamics within the neighborhood. The population growth from 337 in 2010 to 527 in 2022 suggests increasing demand for housing in the area, which could be driving demographic changes.
The demographic shift in Lexington (Fox Run) is particularly striking when compared to broader trends in Nashville and the United States. The rapid transition from a White Majority to a Black Majority in just a decade is unusual. This could indicate broader changes in Nashville's urban landscape, possibly related to gentrification in other areas pushing Black residents into new neighborhoods, or targeted development attracting Black homeowners or renters.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the peak in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, might reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery. The overall trend of increasing median income, despite recent declines, suggests that the neighborhood has generally seen economic improvement over the decade, potentially making it more attractive to new residents.
Lexington (Fox Run) exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has undergone rapid demographic and economic changes. From a predominantly White area with moderate income levels, it has evolved into a Black Majority neighborhood with generally higher, though recently volatile, income levels. These changes likely reflect broader urban development patterns in Nashville and may have significant implications for local community dynamics, housing markets, and public services in the coming years.