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Demographic Shifts in Cross Winds: From Black/White to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cross Winds, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, demonstrates a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a Hispanic plurality. The neighborhood's population was 1,852 in 2022, with a median income of $43,063. Cross Winds has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Black and White community to one with a growing Hispanic population.
In 2013, Cross Winds exhibited Moderate Diversity with a White plurality (39%), followed by significant Black (35%) and Hispanic (22%) populations. The neighborhood alternated between Black and White pluralities in subsequent years while maintaining Moderate Diversity. Around 2020, a notable shift occurred as the Hispanic population increased substantially, resulting in a Hispanic plurality (40%) and moving the neighborhood closer to a Majority-Minority status.
By 2022, Cross Winds had established itself as a Hispanic plurality neighborhood with 43% Hispanic residents, 35% White residents, and 18% Black residents. This transformation represents a significant alteration in the neighborhood's racial composition over a relatively short period.
The demographic shifts in Cross Winds correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income remained relatively stable, ranging from $40,200 to $43,720. In 2020 and 2021, a significant increase occurred, with median incomes rising to $79,542 and $82,655, respectively. This spike coincided with the substantial increase in the Hispanic population. In 2022, the median income returned to $43,063, aligning more closely with pre-2020 levels. This fluctuation may indicate a temporary economic boom or potential data anomalies for 2020-2021. The overall trend suggests that the increasing Hispanic population has not led to a sustained increase in median income for the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in Cross Winds reflect broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban and suburban areas. However, the rapid nature of this shift in Cross Winds is notable. The neighborhood's transition from a Black/White plurality to a Hispanic plurality within a decade is more dramatic than typical national averages. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, are unusual and may require further investigation. This pattern does not align with typical national trends and could indicate localized economic factors or potential data inconsistencies.
Cross Winds presents a case study of rapid demographic transition, moving from Moderate Diversity with alternating Black and White pluralities to a Hispanic plurality within a decade. This shift has been accompanied by notable, if inconsistent, changes in median income. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity but at an accelerated pace, making it a unique example of demographic and economic change in Winston-Salem and potentially in the broader context of North Carolina's urban areas.
