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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in British Woods, Winston-Salem
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
British Woods, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, exhibits a racial composition categorized as "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 64% of the total. The neighborhood experienced population growth from 2,587 residents in 2010 to 2,846 in 2022. Median income increased from $47,881 in 2013 to $55,027 in 2022.
British Woods maintained a "White Majority" status throughout the past decade. The neighborhood transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity" between 2013 and 2016 as the white population increased from 59% to 67%. The black population decreased from 32% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 5% and 10%. The Asian population increased slightly from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in British Woods correlate with changes in median income. The transition to "Low Diversity" between 2013 and 2016 coincided with income stagnation around $47,000-$49,000. From 2017 onwards, as the white majority stabilized around 67-68%, median income increased, peaking at $57,782 in 2021. The slight decrease in the white population percentage in 2022 corresponded with a minor decrease in median income to $55,027.
The trend towards increasing racial homogeneity in British Woods contrasts with the national trend of growing diversity in many urban areas. The increase in median income aligns with broader economic recovery trends following the 2008 financial crisis. The stability of the Hispanic population percentage suggests that British Woods may not be a primary destination for new Hispanic residents in the region.
British Woods evolved from a moderately diverse neighborhood to one with lower diversity and a stronger white majority over the past decade. This demographic shift coincided with economic growth, as evidenced by rising median incomes. Recent subtle changes in racial composition may indicate the beginning of a new trend towards increased diversity, which could have implications for future economic and social dynamics in the neighborhood.
