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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in the Villages of Riverwood, Nashville-Davidson
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Villages of Riverwood in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, maintains a "White Majority" demographic profile, with 64% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood's population has grown from 488 residents in 2010 to 1,036 in 2022. The median income in 2022 is $83,047, indicating an upper-middle-class community. The Villages of Riverwood is located near the Cumberland River.
Over the past decade, the Villages of Riverwood has maintained its "White Majority" status, with the white population ranging from 62% to 71% between 2013 and 2022. The Black community has grown from 18% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, with a peak of 24% in 2019. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2015 to 11% in 2016, but has since decreased to 1% in 2022. The Hispanic community has shown recent growth, increasing from 1% in 2019 to 12% in 2022.
The neighborhood's economic profile has shown variability. Median income increased from $66,874 in 2013 to $81,381 in 2019, followed by a decline to $57,028 in 2020. There has been a recovery in median income to $83,047 in 2022. The population growth has generally corresponded with periods of income growth, suggesting an influx of higher-income residents.
The demographic shifts in Villages of Riverwood reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing Black and Hispanic populations align with national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. The quick recovery of median income post-2020 suggests a resilient local economy. The combination of population growth, increasing median income, and changing racial composition could indicate gentrification processes.
The Villages of Riverwood is evolving from a predominantly white, upper-middle-class suburb to a more diverse community. It shows signs of becoming a "Transitional Community" with increasing representation from Black and Hispanic populations. These demographic shifts, coupled with economic fluctuations and overall growth, suggest a dynamic neighborhood adapting to broader urban trends.
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