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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Ardmore Village: A Study of Increasing White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ardmore Village in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, currently exhibits a Low Diversity community with a White Majority, as the white population constitutes 80% of the neighborhood in 2022. The median income of $48,522 in 2022 indicates a moderate economic status. Ardmore Village is known for its historic district, featuring early 20th-century bungalows and craftsman-style homes, which adds a unique architectural character to this predominantly white neighborhood.
Over the past decade, Ardmore Village has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited a Moderate Diversity profile, with a fairly even split between white (39%), black (35%), and Hispanic (22%) populations. By 2015, it had shifted to a Black Plurality, with the black population reaching 51%. However, from 2016 onwards, a dramatic shift occurred, transitioning the neighborhood to a White Majority. This trend intensified, reaching its peak in 2020 with 89% white population, before slightly decreasing to 80% by 2022. This evolution suggests a Transitional Community, but in the direction of decreased rather than increased diversity.
The median income in Ardmore Village has shown fluctuations over the years, generally trending upward. In 2013, the median income was $43,213, and by 2022 it had increased to $48,522, representing a 12.3% growth over nine years. Notably, there was a significant jump in median income in 2020 and 2021, reaching $53,444 and $57,499 respectively, coinciding with the period of highest white population percentage. This suggests a correlation between the increasing white majority and rising income levels.
The population of Ardmore Village has decreased overall, from 472 in 2013 to 320 in 2022. The most dramatic population drop occurred between 2019 and 2020, falling from 413 to 246, which aligns with the sharpest increase in the white population percentage. This could indicate a period of significant demographic turnover, possibly related to gentrification or other neighborhood changes.
The demographic shift in Ardmore Village runs counter to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas. While many U.S. cities are experiencing growth in minority populations and becoming more diverse, Ardmore Village has become less diverse over the past decade. This trend might be attributed to local factors such as urban renewal projects, changes in housing policies, or shifts in the local job market that have attracted a different demographic.
The income growth in Ardmore Village, while positive, is relatively modest compared to national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36.3% increase. In comparison, Ardmore Village's 12.3% growth over a similar period suggests that while incomes are rising, they are not keeping pace with national trends.
Ardmore Village has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to one with a strong White Majority and Low Diversity. This change has been accompanied by modest income growth and a decrease in population, suggesting a complex interplay of socio-economic factors that have reshaped the neighborhood's character and composition.
