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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Fairway View: A Study of White and Black Population Dynamics
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Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fairway View, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits a White Majority demographic profile with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 63% of the residents, with a Black minority at 26%. The neighborhood has transitioned from a predominantly white area to one with increasing racial diversity over the past decade. Fairway View has experienced an increase in population density, growing from 50 residents in 2010 to 93 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2017, Fairway View maintained a strong White Majority status, with the white population peaking at 87% in 2016. Since 2018, the neighborhood has been transitioning towards increased diversity. The percentage of Black residents increased from 2% in 2017 to 23% in 2018, and has remained relatively stable around 25-28% since then. This shift indicates a Transitional Community status, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the decade.
The introduction of Asian residents in 2020 (7% of the population) further contributes to this diversification trend. The neighborhood has not reached High Diversity status due to the absence of significant Hispanic or other racial group representation. The consistent presence of two major racial groups (White and Black) and a growing Asian population suggests a continued trend towards increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in Fairway View coincide with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2018, when the neighborhood was predominantly white, the median income remained relatively high, ranging from $77,000 to $86,000. As racial diversity increased from 2018 onwards, there was a decline in median income. By 2022, the median income had dropped to $39,824, less than half of its peak in 2013.
This economic downturn correlates with the increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in the Black population percentage. This suggests significant socioeconomic changes in the neighborhood, possibly related to changes in housing affordability, job market shifts, or broader economic factors affecting the area.
The demographic shifts observed in Fairway View align with trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically segregated neighborhoods are experiencing increased racial integration. The population growth from 50 to 93 residents over a decade suggests that Fairway View may be a small, newly developed or redeveloped area within the city. This could explain some of the shifts in both demographics and income, as new housing developments or urban renewal projects can alter neighborhood composition in a short time.
Fairway View exemplifies a Transitional Community, moving from a homogeneous, affluent white neighborhood to a more diverse but economically challenged area. This transition raises questions about equitable urban development, integration, and the economic factors that accompany demographic changes in urban neighborhoods.
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