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Demographic Shifts in Becton Park: From White Plurality to Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Becton Park, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 10,670 and a median income of $49,693. Becton Park has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly White community to a more diverse area with a growing Black and Hispanic population.
In 2013, Becton Park had a White Plurality, with 46% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, the area shifted to a Black Plurality (32%), with significant Hispanic (25%) and White (37%) populations. This change represents a trend towards a Majority-Minority community. The Hispanic population increased from 22% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 1% to 4% over the same period.
The demographic shifts in Becton Park have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. In 2013, the median income was $48,691. It peaked in 2014 at $50,814 before declining to $46,041 in 2016. Since then, there has been a general upward trend, with the median income reaching $54,449 in 2021 before decreasing to $49,693 in 2022. The population has grown from 8,500 in 2013 to 10,670 in 2022, a 25.5% increase.
The demographic changes in Becton Park mirror trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally White-majority neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. This shift is often attributed to factors such as immigration, changing housing preferences, and economic opportunities.
The median income in Becton Park ($49,693 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This difference suggests that while the area is becoming more diverse, it may still face economic challenges compared to national averages.
The transition from a White Plurality to a Black Plurality, with a growing Hispanic population, is indicative of changing urban demographics seen in many Southern cities. Charlotte has been experiencing rapid growth and increasing diversity, and Becton Park's evolution appears to be part of this larger trend.
Becton Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality to a more complex demographic makeup approaching Majority-Minority status. This shift, coupled with modest income growth and significant population increase, suggests a dynamic community adapting to broader socio-economic changes. The neighborhood's evolution reflects larger urban trends of increasing diversity and demographic flux, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and economic development.
