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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Elm Hill Acres, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a significant Black plurality (38%) as of 2022. The area has transitioned from a White majority to its current more diverse composition over the past decade. The neighborhood has a median income of $65,048 in 2022, reflecting a middle-income suburban area. Elm Hill Acres is located near the Nashville International Airport.
The neighborhood experienced demographic shifts from 2013 to 2022. From 2013 to 2015, Elm Hill Acres had Low Diversity with a White majority (66% in 2013). In 2016-2017, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity as the White population decreased to 45%, while Black and Hispanic populations increased. During 2018-2019, it became a Majority-Minority community with the Hispanic population growing significantly (39% in 2018, 41% in 2019). From 2020 to 2022, the area maintained a Moderate Diversity profile, with the Black population increasing to 38% and the Hispanic population decreasing to 15%.
The median income in Elm Hill Acres has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $52,334 in 2013 to $65,048 in 2022, an increase of about 24%. During the period of White majority (2013-2015), incomes remained relatively stable around $50,000. As diversity increased (2016-2019), incomes rose significantly, peaking at $63,357 in 2016. From 2020 to 2022, with continued demographic shifts, incomes stabilized in the mid-$60,000 range.
The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 1,763 in 2017 and settling at 1,300 in 2022. These changes may reflect housing developments, changing family sizes, or migration patterns influenced by economic opportunities.
The demographic shifts in Elm Hill Acres mirror broader trends seen in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity has become the norm. The transition from a predominately White area to a more diverse community is consistent with national patterns of suburban diversification.
The economic growth in Elm Hill Acres appears to be slightly below national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from $53,657 in 2014 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 32%. Elm Hill Acres' growth of 24% over a similar period suggests that while the area has experienced economic improvement, it may be slightly lagging behind national averages.
The neighborhood's proximity to Nashville International Airport likely plays a role in its demographic and economic evolution. Airports often serve as economic hubs, attracting a diverse workforce and creating opportunities for various industries, which could explain the area's increasing diversity and steady economic growth.
Elm Hill Acres has transformed from a Low Diversity, White majority area to a Moderate Diversity neighborhood with significant representation from multiple racial groups. This transition, coupled with steady economic growth, positions the neighborhood as a microcosm of broader suburban demographic shifts occurring across the United States.
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