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Demographic Shifts in Davie Avenue/Broad Street Historic District: A Study of Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Davie Avenue/Broad Street Historic District in Statesville, North Carolina, is classified as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 6,791 and a median income of $45,504. The district is characterized by well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century architecture, including Victorian, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles.
The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, it was categorized as a White Majority community with 62% white population. By 2021, it had shifted to a Moderate Diversity classification, with the white population decreasing to 52% and significant representations of Black (31%) and Hispanic (16%) populations. In 2022, there was a reversal to a White Majority status, with the white population increasing to 65% while the Black population decreased from 31% to 18%.
The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, increasing from 8% in 2013 to 16% in 2022, indicating a gradual diversification trend despite the recent surge in the white population. The median income in the neighborhood has risen from $27,964 in 2013 to $45,504 in 2022, an increase of about 63%. The population has fluctuated but shows an overall increase from 5,732 in 2013 to 6,791 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in this neighborhood reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. However, the recent sharp reversal towards a White Majority is unusual and may be related to local factors. The economic growth in the neighborhood outpaces the national average, with the neighborhood experiencing a 63% increase in median household income compared to the national average of 30% from 2013 to 2022.
The fluctuations in racial composition, particularly the dramatic decrease in the Black population percentage from 2021 to 2022, warrant further investigation. This could be indicative of displacement due to rising housing costs, changes in local housing policies, or other socio-economic factors specific to the area.
The Davie Avenue/Broad Street Historic District demonstrates a complex interplay of demographic and economic changes. While showing signs of increasing diversity and economic growth over the past decade, recent data suggests a potential reversal of these trends. This neighborhood serves as a case study in urban demographic dynamics, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and analysis of such rapid changes in community composition.
