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Demographic Shifts in Bellshire Estates: An Analysis of Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bellshire Estates, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Black Plurality" community. As of 2022, the African American population comprises 49% of the neighborhood. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, along with changes in median income. Bellshire Estates has maintained a population size of approximately 800-1000 residents, indicating an established community.
Over the past decade, Bellshire Estates has undergone a gradual transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as having a "Black Majority" with 55% of the population being African American. By 2022, this shifted to a "Black Plurality" as the African American population decreased to 49%. This change indicates a trend towards increased diversity in the neighborhood.
The white population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 30-43% over the decade. There has been a significant increase in the Hispanic population, growing from 2% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. This trend suggests that Bellshire Estates is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from Hispanic residents. The neighborhood has also seen a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Bellshire Estates has shown fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase from $58,494 to $64,797. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2016 at $67,432, followed by a slight decline and stabilization around $65,000 in recent years. The periods of highest income coincided with the highest population figures for the neighborhood, suggesting a possible correlation between economic prosperity and population growth.
The demographic shifts observed in Bellshire Estates align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing Hispanic population and growing diversity reflect national patterns of changing urban demographics. The persistence of a strong African American plurality distinguishes Bellshire Estates from many neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification and displacement of long-time residents.
The median income growth in Bellshire Estates has outpaced inflation over the decade, suggesting a degree of economic resilience. This trend is noteworthy given the economic challenges faced by many communities in recent years, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bellshire Estates presents a picture of a community in gradual transition. While maintaining its character as a predominantly African American neighborhood, it is slowly evolving towards greater diversity, particularly with the growth of its Hispanic population. The economic trajectory of the neighborhood, marked by overall growth with recent stabilization, suggests a community that has experienced moderate economic progress while navigating demographic changes. These trends position Bellshire Estates as a microcosm of broader urban demographic shifts, balancing change with community stability.
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