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Demographic Shifts in Sidestown/Shankletown: From Moderate Diversity to Majority-Minority Status
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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 Sidestown/Shankletown neighborhood in Concord, North Carolina, has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a Majority-Minority area with increased diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,515 and a median income of $29,954. Shankletown, established in the late 19th century by formerly enslaved people, holds historical significance in Concord's African American community.
Over the past decade, Sidestown/Shankletown has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a population distribution of 38% White, 25% Black, and 34% Hispanic. By 2022, it had become a Majority-Minority community, with the White population decreasing to 15%, the Black population increasing to 37%, and the Hispanic population remaining relatively stable at 31%.
The demographic shift occurred gradually, with the community maintaining Moderate Diversity status for most of the decade. The consistent decline in the White population and growth of other racial groups, particularly those identifying as two or more races (from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022), indicates a Transitional Community trend.
The median income in Sidestown/Shankletown has fluctuated over the past decade. It started at $37,297 in 2013, peaked at $51,584 in 2019, then dropped to $28,985 in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a slight recovery, with the median income reaching $29,954 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2017-2019) coincided with a more balanced racial distribution. The recent decline in median income has occurred alongside the shift towards Majority-Minority status.
The population has grown from 2,438 in 2013 to 3,515 in 2022, a 44% increase. This growth, combined with the changing racial composition, suggests the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to diverse populations.
The demographic shifts in Sidestown/Shankletown reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many cities across the United States have seen similar transitions to Majority-Minority status over the past decade. The sharp decline in the White population from 38% to 15% is more pronounced than national averages.
The economic volatility experienced by the neighborhood, particularly the sharp decline in median income from 2019 to 2020, is likely related to the national economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The slow recovery rate compared to national figures might indicate that this community has been more severely impacted or faces additional challenges in rebounding from economic shocks.
Sidestown/Shankletown has transformed from a moderately diverse community to a Majority-Minority area with increased representation from various racial groups. While this transition has brought greater diversity, it has also coincided with economic challenges, particularly in recent years.
