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Demographic Shifts in Eagle Lake: From Black Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eagle Lake, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality as of 2022. The community has a population of 6,915 and a median income of $66,437. Over the past decade, Eagle Lake has transitioned from a more evenly distributed racial composition to one where White residents have become the largest group, though not a majority. The neighborhood is located near the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
In 2013, Eagle Lake had High Diversity, with Black residents forming a plurality (33%), followed by White (26%) and Asian (19%) residents. By 2022, the area shifted to a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality (38%), while maintaining significant Black (33%) and Hispanic (13%) populations. This transition was driven by an increase in the White population percentage and a decrease in the Asian population. The Black population remained stable, while the Hispanic population saw a slight increase.
The demographic shifts in Eagle Lake coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $52,610 in 2013 to $66,437 in 2022, a 26% increase. This economic growth correlates with the increasing White population percentage and could indicate gentrification processes. The population of Eagle Lake grew from 5,017 in 2013 to 6,915 in 2022, a 38% increase. This growth, coupled with rising incomes, suggests that Eagle Lake has become an increasingly desirable neighborhood within Charlotte.
The demographic changes in Eagle Lake reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where inner-city neighborhoods are experiencing gentrification and demographic shifts. The increase in the White population percentage and rising median incomes are consistent with patterns observed in other rapidly developing urban areas.
Eagle Lake's maintenance of significant diversity, even as it transitions to a White Plurality, sets it apart from more extreme gentrification scenarios. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a substantial Black population (33%) while experiencing economic growth is noteworthy and may indicate efforts to preserve some level of community stability amidst change.
The economic growth in Eagle Lake outpaces the national average. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 18% from 2013 to 2022, Eagle Lake's median income increased by 26% over the same period, suggesting a more rapid pace of economic development in this neighborhood compared to national trends.
Eagle Lake represents a dynamic urban neighborhood undergoing significant demographic and economic transitions. While moving towards a White Plurality and experiencing substantial income growth, it has managed to maintain a level of diversity that keeps it in the Moderate Diversity category. This balance between change and stability will likely continue to shape the character and development of Eagle Lake in the coming years.
