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Demographic Shift to Black Majority in Crest Street Neighborhood, Durham, NC: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Crest Street neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, exhibited a significant demographic shift between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had a diverse population distribution with 37% Black, 44% Hispanic, and 13% White residents. By 2022, it transitioned to a Black majority community with 63% of the population identifying as Black. The Hispanic population decreased from 44% to 24%, while the White population declined from 13% to 8% during this period.
The neighborhood's population decreased from 478 in 2013 to 331 in 2022, a 31% reduction. Despite significant changes in racial composition, the median income remained relatively stable, increasing modestly from $25,320 in 2013 to $28,862 in 2022. This economic trend suggests that demographic changes may be influenced by factors other than economic opportunities within the neighborhood.
The demographic shift in Crest Street contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. While many U.S. cities are experiencing growth in Hispanic and Asian populations, Crest Street has seen a decline in these groups. The consolidation of a Black majority in this neighborhood may reflect local factors such as housing policies, community initiatives, or changes in the broader Durham area.
The median income in Crest Street remains significantly below both the national median income ($70,784 in 2021) and Durham's median income ($65,015 in 2021). This economic disparity, combined with the demographic shifts, indicates that Crest Street may be experiencing a form of concentrated poverty among its Black majority population.
The neighborhood's evolution reflects complex local dynamics that may be linked to historical patterns of segregation, community activism, and ongoing urban development challenges in Durham. Crest Street is known for its historical significance in Durham's civil rights movement, having been a center of community activism and preservation efforts in the face of past urban renewal projects.
In conclusion, Crest Street presents a case of rapid demographic transition towards a Black majority community over the past decade, with modest economic growth that still lags behind city and national averages. This demographic and economic profile categorizes Crest Street as a "Black Majority" community with elements of a "Transitional Community" due to the significant changes over a relatively short period.
