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Demographic Shifts in Derita-Statesville: A Study of Race and Population Changes
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Derita-Statesville, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, exhibits characteristics of a Black Majority community with a moderate level of diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 4,425 with a median income of $49,412. This area has undergone demographic changes over the past decade, reflecting trends of urban transformation and economic shifts in mid-sized American cities.
In 2013, Derita-Statesville was categorized as a Black Majority community, with 73% of the population identifying as Black. Over the decade, while maintaining its Black Majority status, the neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity. The Black population percentage decreased, reaching 71% by 2022. This shift suggests a gradual trend towards greater diversity.
The Hispanic population showed significant growth, increasing from 12% in 2013 to 18% in 2020, before declining to 13% in 2022. This growth pattern aligns with the definition of a Transitional Community, indicating a trend towards increasing diversity, particularly in the Hispanic demographic.
The White population experienced a decline from 15% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, while the Asian population showed a slight increase from 0% to 3% over the same period. These changes contribute to the neighborhood's evolving demographic landscape.
The median income in Derita-Statesville has shown an upward trend, increasing from $38,255 in 2013 to $49,412 in 2022, representing a 29% growth over the decade. This economic improvement coincides with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood.
The population of the neighborhood has decreased from 5,281 in 2013 to 4,425 in 2022, a 16% reduction. This population decline, coupled with rising median income, suggests a potential gentrification process or changing housing dynamics in the area.
The most significant increase in median income occurred between 2018 and 2019, rising from $39,684 to $47,861, a 21% increase in a single year. This increase coincides with a slight uptick in the neighborhood's population, potentially indicating an influx of higher-income residents during this period.
The demographic shifts observed in Derita-Statesville mirror trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally Black-majority neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification, particularly with growth in Hispanic populations. The economic improvements are consistent with national trends of urban revitalization and economic growth in the years leading up to 2020.
The population decline in Derita-Statesville contrasts with the overall growth trend of Charlotte, which has been one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. This localized population decrease amid city-wide growth suggests that Derita-Statesville may be undergoing unique neighborhood-level changes, possibly related to housing redevelopment or changing residential preferences.
Derita-Statesville presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition, maintaining its character as a Black Majority community while gradually becoming more diverse and economically prosperous. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends in urban demographic and economic evolution.
