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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Piedmont Heights, Atlanta: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Piedmont Heights in Atlanta, Georgia, demonstrates Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a white plurality of 59% and a significant Black population of 31%. Over the past decade, Piedmont Heights has undergone notable demographic shifts and substantial economic growth. The area's proximity to the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Piedmont Park likely contributes to its desirability.
From 2013 to 2022, Piedmont Heights transitioned from Low Diversity with a White Majority to Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. The Black population increased from 16% in 2013 to 31% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 72% to 59%. This shift indicates a Transitional Community status, moving towards increased diversity.
The demographic changes correlate with economic trends. The median income rose from $71,293 in 2013 to $97,077 in 2022, a 36% increase. The population grew from 2,607 in 2013 to 3,023 in 2022, with a peak of 3,560 in 2019. These trends suggest gentrification or an influx of higher-income residents, potentially contributing to increased diversity.
The trends in Piedmont Heights align with patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, including increased diversity in traditionally white-majority neighborhoods, rising property values and incomes in desirable urban locations, and gentrification leading to demographic shifts. Piedmont Heights maintains a relatively high white population percentage compared to other diversifying urban neighborhoods.
The neighborhood's evolution from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity reflects a broader national trend towards more diverse urban spaces. The retention of a white plurality, coupled with strong economic growth, indicates that Piedmont Heights may be experiencing a gradual and economically driven demographic shift.
Piedmont Heights appears to be undergoing a controlled transition, balancing increased diversity with strong economic growth. This may make it a model for managed urban demographic evolution.
