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Demographic Shifts in Ridgemere: From White Majority with Low Diversity 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
Ridgemere, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. Initially a White Majority community with Low Diversity, it has transitioned to a Moderate Diversity status. The population decreased from 408 in 2013 to 271 in 2022, with a current median income of $58,785.
The white population remained the majority, increasing from 68% in 2013 to 72% in 2022. The most notable change was the growth of the Hispanic population, rising from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. Conversely, the Black population decreased from 19% to 8% during this period. The Asian population remained relatively stable at 3-5% throughout the decade.
Economic trends in Ridgemere showed fluctuations in median income. Starting at $57,665 in 2013, it peaked at $79,166 in 2021 before decreasing to $58,785 in 2022. This recent decline coincides with the increase in the Hispanic population, potentially indicating changing economic dynamics within the community.
The demographic changes in Ridgemere align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects patterns of Hispanic population growth and dispersion beyond traditional urban centers. The fluctuation in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2021 and 2022, may be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
The declining overall population of Ridgemere, coupled with increasing diversity, suggests a complex interplay of factors. This could be related to urban development patterns in Winston-Salem, changes in housing availability, or shifts in employment centers. The neighborhood's transition presents a case study of adaptation to changing socio-economic realities.
Ridgemere's evolution from a White Majority community with Low Diversity to one with Moderate Diversity, primarily due to Hispanic population growth, indicates a neighborhood in transition. These demographic shifts, along with fluctuating income levels and a declining population, depict a community adapting to changing circumstances. Future years will likely determine whether Ridgemere continues on this path of increasing diversity and how these changes will shape its community character and economic profile.
