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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Drew Valley, Brookhaven: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Drew Valley, a neighborhood in Brookhaven, Georgia, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile with a White plurality (46%) and a significant Hispanic population (37%) as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with median income increasing from $71,249 in 2013 to $107,205 in 2022. This income growth suggests potential gentrification, possibly influencing demographic shifts over the past decade.
In 2013, Drew Valley was categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community, with Hispanic residents forming a majority at 56%. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned through several categories. From 2013-2017, it maintained "Majority-Minority" status with a Hispanic majority. From 2018-2020, it shifted to "High Diversity" as the Hispanic population declined below 50% while other groups gained representation. In 2021-2022, it moved to "Moderate Diversity" with an increasing White population and decreasing Hispanic population.
The median income increase from $71,249 in 2013 to $107,205 in 2022 represents a 50.5% growth. This economic growth correlates with demographic shifts. As income rose, the Hispanic population decreased from 56% to 37%. The White population increased from 31% to 46% as incomes grew. The Black population fluctuated but showed an overall increase from 10% to 16% between 2013 and 2021, before dropping to 10% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Drew Valley align with broader gentrification trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The rapid income growth and changing racial composition are similar to patterns observed in other gentrifying neighborhoods in major cities.
The decrease in the Hispanic population from 56% to 37% is notable and may reflect issues of displacement in rapidly developing urban areas. This trend could be compared to similar patterns in other gentrifying neighborhoods across the country to understand its implications.
The neighborhood's population has decreased from 6,051 in 2010 to 5,002 in 2022, which is unusual given the economic growth. This could indicate a shift towards smaller household sizes or the conversion of multi-family units to single-family homes, further supporting the gentrification hypothesis.
Drew Valley has undergone a transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a "Majority-Minority" community dominated by Hispanic residents to a more economically affluent, "Moderate Diversity" neighborhood with a growing White plurality. These changes reflect broader urban gentrification trends and raise questions about community preservation, affordable housing, and inclusive urban development.
