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Demographic Shifts in Bonnie Brae Subdivision: White Majority and Racial Composition Changes
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bonnie Brae Subdivision in Nashville, Tennessee, currently presents as a White Majority neighborhood with a median income of $43,670 as of 2022. The community has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a more diverse composition to its current state. This neighborhood has maintained a relatively small and stable population, suggesting a tight-knit community character.
In 2013, Bonnie Brae Subdivision had Moderate Diversity, with representation from both White (68%) and Black (22%) populations. Over the years, the neighborhood has undergone a transition towards a White Majority status. By 2022, the White population had increased to 81%, while the Black population decreased to 13%. This shift appears to have been gradual but consistent, with the most significant changes occurring between 2015 and 2020.
The Hispanic population, which peaked at 16% in 2016, has since declined to 0% in 2022, further contributing to the reduction in diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased slightly, from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, potentially indicating a trend towards more mixed-race families in the area.
The median income in Bonnie Brae Subdivision has shown volatility over the past decade. Starting at $45,157 in 2013, it dropped to a low of $37,600 in 2018 before rebounding to $59,237 in 2021. However, 2022 saw another decrease to $43,670. These fluctuations in median income coincide with the demographic shifts, suggesting a possible correlation between the changing racial composition and economic conditions.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 294 and 455 residents over the decade. This stability in population size, despite the demographic shifts, might indicate that the changes are more likely due to existing residents moving out and new residents moving in, rather than significant new development or urban flight.
The trend towards increased racial homogeneity in Bonnie Brae Subdivision contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. This local trend might be indicative of broader patterns of gentrification or neighborhood turnover in certain parts of Nashville.
The economic volatility experienced in Bonnie Brae, particularly the sharp increase in median income from 2018 to 2021, followed by a decline in 2022, could reflect broader economic trends such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. However, the neighborhood's specific pattern of income changes suggests local factors are also at play, possibly related to the changing demographics or localized economic developments in Nashville.
Bonnie Brae Subdivision has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a predominantly White neighborhood over the past decade. This shift has been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, suggesting a complex interplay between demographic changes and economic factors. The neighborhood's evolution provides a case study in local demographic dynamics within the context of a major metropolitan area, highlighting the importance of understanding neighborhood-level changes in shaping urban landscapes.
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