Heron Walk, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan area, Tennessee, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a Black plurality. As of 2022, the community has a population of 13,829 and a median income of $49,398. Heron Walk has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly White community to one with increasing racial diversity.

In 2013, Heron Walk had a White plurality, with White residents comprising 47% of the population, followed by Black residents at 34%. By 2022, the community had shifted to a Black plurality (38%), with White residents decreasing to 32% and Hispanic residents increasing to 25%. This evolution suggests a Transitional Community status, particularly evident in the growth of the Hispanic population from 15% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The community has moved from a White-Black binary towards a more complex racial composition, including growth in Asian and multiracial populations, albeit in smaller percentages.

The demographic shifts in Heron Walk correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $37,540. There has been an overall upward trend, reaching $56,358 in 2021 before declining to $49,398 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 31.6% over the decade. The population has grown from 12,242 in 2013 to 13,829 in 2022, an increase of approximately 13%. This population growth, coupled with the income increase, suggests an influx of new residents and potentially changing economic opportunities in the area.