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Demographic Shifts in Shalimar: From Black Majority to Increasing Hispanic Representation
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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 Shalimar neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 408 and a median income of $36,371. Shalimar has undergone significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Black community to one with increasing Hispanic representation.
In 2013, Shalimar had Low Diversity, with a Black Majority of 64% of the population. From 2013 to 2018, it maintained Black Majority status, with percentages between 63% and 77%. From 2019 to 2021, it shifted to a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality. In 2022, it transitioned to a more diverse community, with the Black population decreasing to 40% and the Hispanic population increasing to 32%.
The median income in Shalimar has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2019, income generally increased, peaking at $42,701 in 2019. From 2020 to 2022, income decreased and stabilized around $36,000. The period of highest income in 2019 coincided with a more balanced racial composition. The recent stabilization of income at a lower level occurred alongside the significant increase in Hispanic population.
The population has grown from 249 in 2013 to 408 in 2022, a 64% increase. This growth, combined with the changing racial composition, suggests that Shalimar is attracting new residents, particularly from the Hispanic community.
The demographic shifts in Shalimar reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many cities across the United States have seen growing Hispanic populations and a decline in the percentage of Black residents in traditionally African American neighborhoods. This trend often accompanies gentrification or changing economic opportunities in urban areas.
The median income in Shalimar ($36,371 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income (about $70,000 in 2022), indicating that Shalimar remains a lower-income neighborhood within Winston-Salem.
Shalimar exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Black community to a more diverse one with a growing Hispanic presence. This shift has not yet translated into sustained economic growth for the neighborhood. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether this increased diversity leads to greater economic opportunities and community development in Shalimar.
