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Demographic Shifts in Glenridge: A Study of Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Glenridge neighborhood in Sandy Springs, Georgia, currently exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile. As of 2022, the population comprises 60% white, 25% Black, and 11% Asian residents. The median income in Glenridge is $96,760, indicating an affluent area within the Atlanta metropolitan region. The neighborhood is located near the Glenridge Springs Nature Preserve.
Over the past decade, Glenridge has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to its current "Moderate Diversity" status. In 2013, the white population was 80%, which decreased to 60% by 2022. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 5% to 25%, and the Asian population grew from 5% to 11%. This shift represents a "Transitional Community" pattern, with consistent increases in minority populations year over year. The most significant changes occurred between 2019 and 2021.
The demographic changes in Glenridge have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income increased from $86,091 to $103,948. In 2020, there was a decrease to $97,751, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The median income rebounded to $104,536 in 2021 but dropped to $96,760 in 2022. The population of Glenridge has grown from 584 in 2010 to 1,001 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Glenridge reflect broader trends observed in suburban areas of major metropolitan regions across the United States. The increase in diversity, particularly in affluent suburbs, is part of a national trend of minority populations moving to traditionally white suburban areas. Despite the demographic changes, Glenridge maintains its status as an affluent community, with a median income significantly higher than the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The rapid increase in the Black population from 6% in 2019 to 32% in 2021 is notable and may reflect broader movements for racial equity and inclusion. This change is more pronounced than national averages and could indicate that Glenridge is at the forefront of suburban integration in the Atlanta area.
Glenridge exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. While maintaining its economic prosperity, the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to a diverse population, potentially positioning it as a model for inclusive suburban communities in the region.
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