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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Lynwood Park: A Study of Neighborhood Transition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lynwood Park, a neighborhood in Brookhaven, Georgia, is classified as a White Majority community with a high median income as of 2022. The neighborhood falls under the Low Diversity category, with white residents comprising 67% of the population. This represents a change from earlier years, indicating a trend towards increased diversity. Lynwood Park has a median income of $190,195 in 2022, suggesting it is an affluent area within the Atlanta metropolitan region.
Over the past decade, Lynwood Park has transitioned from a highly homogeneous community to one showing indications of increasing diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was in the Low Diversity category with 79% white residents. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the percentage decreased to 67%, nearing the threshold for Moderate Diversity.
The most notable changes occurred in the Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. The Asian population increased from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 4% to 10%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7%. These changes suggest that Lynwood Park is in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
Lynwood Park has experienced substantial economic growth alongside demographic changes. The median income increased from $133,338 in 2013 to $190,195 in 2022, a 43% increase. This income growth correlates with the influx of diverse populations. The population has grown from 805 in 2013 to 1,394 in 2022, a 73% increase. This population growth, combined with rising incomes, indicates that Lynwood Park is becoming an increasingly desirable location for affluent, diverse families.
The trends observed in Lynwood Park align with patterns seen in many suburban areas near major cities. As urban cores become more expensive, affluent and diverse populations often move to nearby suburbs, leading to increased diversity and rising property values. This phenomenon is evident in Lynwood Park's evolving demographics.
Lynwood Park's median income of $190,195 is more than double the U.S. national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that while the area is becoming more diverse, it remains highly exclusive in terms of economic access. The rapid population growth in Lynwood Park (73% increase from 2013 to 2022) outpaces the overall growth rate of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which grew by about 12% from 2010 to 2020. This indicates that Lynwood Park is a particularly attractive destination within the region.
Lynwood Park represents a case of a high-income suburb transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining its economic exclusivity. As this trend continues, it will be important to observe how the community balances its increasing diversity with its high economic barriers to entry.
