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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Country Meadows, a neighborhood in Bartlett, Tennessee, is classified as a White Majority community with a median income of $90,665 as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced a gradual shift towards increased diversity over the past decade, while maintaining a relatively high median income. Country Meadows has seen a significant population decrease since 2010.
In 2013, Country Meadows was categorized as a Low Diversity community, with the white population comprising 78% of residents. By 2022, the neighborhood transitioned to a White Majority status, with the white population decreasing to 61%. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, as evidenced by the increasing representation of other racial groups.
The most notable changes include an increase in the Asian population from 5% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, growth in the Black population from 16% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, the emergence of a small but consistent Hispanic population (1-6% range) from 2016 onwards, and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These changes suggest a trend towards Moderate Diversity, although the community has not yet reached that threshold.
The demographic shifts in Country Meadows have occurred alongside a steady increase in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $73,228 to $90,665, representing a 23.8% increase. This economic growth may have contributed to attracting a more diverse population to the area. While the community has become more diverse and affluent, its population has decreased from 1,733 in 2013 to 1,232 in 2022, a 28.9% reduction.
The trends observed in Country Meadows align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have seen growth in minority populations over the past decade, particularly among Asian and Hispanic residents. The economic growth in Country Meadows also reflects a general trend of income increases in many suburban communities. However, the significant population decrease in Country Meadows is somewhat atypical for growing suburban areas.
Country Meadows exemplifies a community in transition, moving from Low Diversity to increased racial representation while experiencing economic growth. These changes reflect broader national trends towards suburban diversification but with some unique local characteristics, particularly in terms of population decline. As the community continues to evolve, it will be interesting to observe whether it progresses towards High Diversity status and how these demographic shifts will shape the neighborhood's character and local policies in the coming years.