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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Stonehaven: From Low Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Stonehaven, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, currently exhibits characteristics of a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 72% of the residents, while other racial groups, particularly Black (19%) and Asian (3%) communities, contribute to its diverse makeup. The neighborhood has a median income of $91,522, suggesting an affluent suburban character. Stonehaven is known for its well-maintained parks and green spaces, which contribute to its appeal as a residential area.
Over the past decade, Stonehaven has undergone a notable transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a white population of 76%. By 2019, it had transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with the white population dropping to 61% and significant increases in Asian and Black populations. This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status, as the neighborhood became more diverse over time.
The most dramatic changes occurred between 2017 and 2020, where the community briefly approached "High Diversity" status. During this period, no single racial group exceeded 70% of the population, and at least three groups (White, Black, and Asian) had significant representation. However, by 2022, there was a slight reversal of this trend, with the white population increasing to 72%, returning the neighborhood to a "White Majority" classification.
The demographic shifts in Stonehaven have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. As the community became more diverse between 2013 and 2019, the median income showed an overall upward trend, peaking at $105,374 in 2015. This suggests that the increasing diversity may have been driven by affluent professionals from various racial backgrounds moving into the area.
The median income experienced some volatility, dropping to $88,063 in 2016 before recovering. The most recent years (2020-2022) have seen a slight decline in median income, coinciding with a partial reversal of the diversity trend. This could indicate a complex relationship between racial composition and economic factors in the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in Stonehaven reflect broader trends observed in many suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity has become more common. The recent slight reversal towards a stronger white majority is somewhat atypical and may be specific to local factors in Charlotte or this particular neighborhood.
The median income in Stonehaven remains significantly above the national average, which was around $67,000 in 2020. This suggests that despite some fluctuations, the neighborhood has maintained its status as an affluent area throughout its demographic transitions.
The population of Stonehaven has remained relatively stable over the decade, with slight fluctuations. This stability, combined with changing demographics, might indicate a gradual turnover of residents rather than rapid expansion or decline, which is common in many established suburban neighborhoods.
Stonehaven presents a case of a transitional community that has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity and back to a white majority. These changes, coupled with economic fluctuations, reflect the dynamic nature of suburban demographics in the United States and the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in desirable residential areas.
