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Demographic Shifts in Brentwood Downs: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brentwood Downs, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity during this period. As of 2022, Brentwood Downs has a population of 978 and a median income of $52,632.
In 2013, Brentwood Downs had low diversity with a white majority comprising 81% of the population. By 2022, while still maintaining a white majority at 63%, the community saw increases in its Black (21%) and multiracial (10%) populations. This shift towards moderate diversity can be attributed to increased urbanization, possible changes in housing policies, and broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas.
The demographic shifts in Brentwood Downs correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2017, as diversity increased, median income rose from $60,295 to $75,108. However, from 2017 to 2022, as diversity continued to increase, median income showed a downward trend, dropping to $52,632 in 2022. This could indicate shifts in the local job market, changes in housing affordability, or possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on local economics.
Population figures show an overall increase from 756 in 2013 to 978 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has become more attractive or has seen new housing developments to accommodate growth.
The demographic changes in Brentwood Downs align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have seen similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past decade.
The economic fluctuations in Brentwood Downs, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many American communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the specific drop in Brentwood Downs appears more pronounced than national averages, suggesting local factors at play.
Brentwood Downs has evolved from a low-diversity, predominantly white community to a moderately diverse neighborhood with a still-significant white majority. This transition has been accompanied by notable economic shifts, reflecting both local dynamics and broader national trends. As the community continues to change, it will be important to monitor how these demographic and economic trends impact local life, community cohesion, and future development in the area.
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