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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Charlotte's Eastfield Neighborhood: 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
Eastfield, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, transitioned from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, Eastfield is classified as a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity. The neighborhood experienced significant population growth, increasing by over 50% from 2010 to 2022, suggesting rapid development or urban expansion.
In 2013, Eastfield had a White Majority, with 54% of the population identifying as White. By 2018, it had transitioned to a Majority-Minority status, with the White population decreasing to 43% and the Black population increasing to 41%. This trend continued, and by 2022, the neighborhood exhibited Moderate Diversity with Black residents comprising 43%, White residents 31%, and Hispanic residents 14%. The Asian population also grew from 5% in 2013 to 8% in 2022.
The median income in Eastfield fluctuated during this period but ultimately increased. In 2013, the median income was $91,867. It decreased to $78,251 in 2016 as the demographic shift accelerated, but then rebounded and reached $104,615 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $95,621 in 2022. This economic trajectory suggests that the neighborhood maintained its economic vitality despite significant demographic changes.
The demographic shifts in Eastfield reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming common. The growth in Black and Hispanic populations in Eastfield aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, which have traditionally been predominantly White.
Eastfield's economic resilience during this demographic transition is notable. The neighborhood's median income remained above the national average, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that Eastfield attracted and retained economically successful residents from diverse backgrounds.
The rapid population growth in Eastfield, from 7,202 in 2010 to 11,001 in 2022, represents a 52.7% increase over 12 years. This growth rate significantly exceeds the national average population growth rate of 0.5-1% annually. Such rapid growth may indicate substantial development in the area, possibly including new housing and amenities attracting a diverse range of residents.
Eastfield's evolution from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity, Majority-Minority community, combined with its economic growth and population expansion, indicates a dynamic, changing neighborhood. This may reflect broader national shifts towards more diverse, economically robust suburban communities.
