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Demographic Shifts in Dixon Village: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dixon Village, a neighborhood in Beaufort, South Carolina, currently exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 64% of the neighborhood, while the Black population represents 33%. The median income is $41,015. Dixon Village has experienced population fluctuations over the past decade, with the current population of 543 being nearly double that of 2019.
Over the past decade, Dixon Village has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited "Moderate Diversity" with a distribution of 44% White, 38% Black, and 17% Hispanic populations. By 2017, the community had shifted to a "Black Plurality" with 44% Black residents and 32% White residents.
The most significant change occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the neighborhood transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity" with a White Majority. The White population increased from 61% to 74%, while the Black population decreased from 32% to 21%. This shift has largely persisted through 2022, with a slight reduction in the White majority to 64%.
The demographic shifts in Dixon Village correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the community showed "Moderate Diversity," the median income was $52,275. As the community transitioned towards a Black Plurality in 2017, the median income dropped to $43,269. The shift to a White Majority in 2020 coincided with a recovery in median income to $41,789, which has remained relatively stable through 2022.
The population of Dixon Village has fluctuated significantly. The population peaked at 499 in 2014 during the "Moderate Diversity" period, dropped to 245 in 2019, and has since increased to 543 in 2022 under the White Majority.
The demographic evolution of Dixon Village contrasts with broader trends. While many urban areas in the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity, Dixon Village has moved in the opposite direction, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to one with a clear White Majority.
The economic fluctuations in Dixon Village present an interesting case. The highest median income coincided with the period of greatest diversity. However, the recent stabilization of income levels under a White Majority suggests a complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors that may be unique to this neighborhood's circumstances.
Dixon Village presents a case study of rapid demographic change and its potential economic impacts. The transition from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity" with a White Majority over a few years, coupled with significant population fluctuations and income changes, suggests a community in flux. These changes may have implications for local social dynamics, economic opportunities, and community identity.
