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Demographic Shifts in Sedge Brook Hills: From White Majority to Increasing 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
Sedge Brook Hills in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a predominantly White Majority neighborhood with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the area has a population of 1,809 and a median income of $87,561. The neighborhood is known for its green spaces and proximity to Wake Forest University.
Over the past decade, Sedge Brook Hills has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood, but has shown signs of increasing diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population at 77%. By 2022, this had decreased to 71%, shifting the area into the Moderate Diversity category. The Hispanic population has grown from 4% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, suggesting a Transitional Community in terms of Hispanic representation.
The Black population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 21% in 2020 before declining to 11% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, hovering around 1-3% throughout the decade. These shifts indicate a gradual move towards greater diversity, though the community remains predominantly white.
The median income in Sedge Brook Hills has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $79,101 in 2013 to $87,561 in 2022, with a peak of $100,671 in 2021. This economic growth correlates with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood is attracting a more varied, yet affluent population.
The population has grown steadily, from 1,592 in 2013 to 1,809 in 2022, indicating the area's increasing desirability. This population growth, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, points to a neighborhood that is evolving while maintaining its economic stability.
The trends observed in Sedge Brook Hills align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many affluent suburbs across the United States have experienced similar demographic shifts, particularly in terms of growing Hispanic populations. The neighborhood's economic resilience, as evidenced by its rising median income, is noteworthy in the context of national economic fluctuations over the past decade.
The community's proximity to Wake Forest University likely contributes to its ability to attract a diverse, educated, and affluent population. This is a common phenomenon in college towns, where academic institutions act as catalysts for demographic and economic change.
Sedge Brook Hills represents a Transitional Community that is gradually moving from Low to Moderate Diversity while maintaining its economic strength. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity, particularly in affluent areas near educational institutions. As this transition continues, it will be interesting to observe how the community adapts and whether it moves towards High Diversity in the coming years.
