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Demographic Shifts in Huntington Woods: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Huntington Woods, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,007 residents and a median income of $47,683. The area is characterized by well-maintained parks and green spaces.
From 2013 to 2022, Huntington Woods transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a more pronounced White Majority neighborhood. In 2013, the racial composition was 48% White, 22% Black, and 11% Asian. By 2022, the White population increased to 72%, with reduced representation from other racial groups.
The most notable shifts occurred between 2017 and 2022. In 2017, the neighborhood had moderate diversity with 65% White, 14% Black, and 11% Hispanic populations. By 2020, it had become a White Majority area at 72%, which was maintained through 2022. During this period, there was a decrease in Asian representation and a slight increase in the Black population.
The median income in Huntington Woods has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. It peaked at $71,542 in 2018, up from $52,624 in 2013, before declining to $47,683 in 2022. This economic fluctuation correlates with the demographic shifts. The period of highest diversity (2013-2017) saw relatively stable median incomes. The sharp increase in median income (2018-2019) coincided with a slight increase in the White population and decrease in Hispanic representation. The recent decline in median income (2020-2022) occurred alongside the solidification of the White Majority and decrease in Asian population.
The demographic shifts in Huntington Woods somewhat mirror broader national trends of increasing racial segregation in some urban and suburban areas. However, the sharp decline in median income since 2019 is more pronounced than national averages. The neighborhood's transition from Moderate Diversity to a more pronounced White Majority goes against the national trend of increasing diversity in many urban areas.
In conclusion, Huntington Woods has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to a more homogeneous White Majority neighborhood. These shifts, coupled with volatile income trends, suggest a complex interplay of economic and social factors shaping the community's composition and character.
