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Demographic Shifts in Buckhead Village: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 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
Buckhead Village, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition with a 65% white population as of 2022. The area has experienced population growth, increasing from 1,258 residents in 2010 to 2,630 in 2022. Buckhead Village had a median income of $85,639 in 2022 and is known for its upscale amenities.
Over the past decade, Buckhead Village has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with an 81% white population. By 2022, while maintaining a "White Majority," the community has become more diverse, with increases in Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations.
The demographic shifts include a decrease in the white population from 81% in 2013 to 65% in 2022, an increase in the Black population from 17% to 24% between 2013 and 2020 before settling at 17% in 2022, growth in the Asian population from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, and an increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Buckhead Village correlate with economic changes. Median income increased from $63,918 in 2013 to $85,639 in 2022, a 34% increase. The population more than doubled during this period. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $99,758, coinciding with the period of lowest white population percentage (60%) and highest diversity.
The changes in Buckhead Village reflect broader trends in urban areas across the United States, where many affluent neighborhoods are experiencing increased diversity. This trend is notable in sunbelt cities like Atlanta, which have seen significant population growth and demographic shifts in recent years.
The population growth in Buckhead Village (109% increase from 2010 to 2022) outpaces the overall growth rate of Atlanta, which grew by about 18.7% between 2010 and 2020. The increasing diversity in Buckhead Village, while significant, still lags behind Atlanta as a whole, which is known for its substantial Black population and overall diversity.
Buckhead Village exemplifies a "Transitional Community," evolving from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse, economically thriving neighborhood. This transition aligns with broader urban trends but occurs within the context of Buckhead's reputation as an affluent enclave within Atlanta.
