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Demographic Shifts in Candlewood: From Black Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Candlewood neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, is characterized by moderate diversity as of 2022. The community has a Black plurality of 40%, followed by White (38%) and Hispanic (18%) populations. The median income in 2022 was $57,002, indicating a middle-class community. Candlewood has a small population of 148 residents in 2022, making it one of the smaller neighborhoods in the Nashville metropolitan area.
Candlewood has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as a Black Majority community with 46% Black population. By 2022, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification. This shift resulted from a decrease in the Black population percentage and increases in White and Hispanic populations. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 21% in 2015 before declining and then rising to 18% in 2022. The White population gradually increased from 30% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The community also saw an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, peaking at 7% in 2019-2020 before declining.
The median income in Candlewood has shown overall growth, increasing from $51,187 in 2013 to $57,002 in 2022, an 11.4% increase. This growth was not linear, with periods of decline and fluctuations throughout the decade. The peak median income of $61,040 in 2021 coincided with a relatively balanced racial distribution. The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 141 and 169 residents over the decade.
The demographic shifts in Candlewood reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and gentrification often occur simultaneously. The growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many American cities.
The income growth in Candlewood, while positive, appears to be slightly below the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by about 15% from 2013 to 2022, compared to Candlewood's 11.4% growth.
The neighborhood's transition from a Black Majority to a more diverse community reflects similar patterns in other parts of Nashville and other major cities, where historically Black neighborhoods are experiencing demographic changes due to various factors including urban development and shifting housing preferences.
Candlewood represents a microcosm of broader urban demographic shifts, transitioning from a predominantly Black community to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This change has been accompanied by modest economic growth, suggesting a complex interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in this small but evolving Nashville neighborhood.
