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Demographic Shifts in West Paces Ferry - Northside: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Paces Ferry - Northside, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,711 and a median income of $107,777. This area is known for its luxurious homes and proximity to some of Atlanta's most prestigious private schools.
Over the past decade, West Paces Ferry - Northside has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. However, there are signs of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood showed extremely Low Diversity, with 94% of the population being white. By 2022, while still categorized as Low Diversity, the white population decreased to 79%, indicating a slow but steady trend towards greater racial diversity. The community is showing early signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with increases in Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations over the last five years.
The neighborhood has experienced a significant decline in median income, which appears to correlate with its increasing diversity. Median income peaked in 2014 at $159,576 and has since declined steadily. By 2022, the median income dropped to $107,777, a decrease of about 32% over eight years. This economic shift coincides with the gradual increase in racial diversity, suggesting a possible correlation between demographic changes and economic trends.
Population trends show overall growth, increasing from 2,050 in 2010 to 2,711 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's continued attractiveness despite economic changes.
West Paces Ferry - Northside is becoming more diverse, but this trend is occurring at a slower pace compared to many other urban neighborhoods across the United States. The area remains predominantly white and affluent, even as it experiences these changes. The decline in median income, while significant, still leaves the neighborhood well above the national median household income (which was about $70,784 in 2021). This suggests that while economic changes are occurring, West Paces Ferry - Northside remains an upper-income area.
The gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in suburban and traditionally homogeneous neighborhoods. However, the pace of change in this neighborhood appears slower than national averages, possibly due to its high property values and established community character.
West Paces Ferry - Northside is experiencing a slow but noticeable transition towards greater diversity, coupled with a significant shift in its economic profile. While still a predominantly white, affluent area, these changes suggest a gradual evolution in the neighborhood's demographic and economic landscape, potentially reflecting broader societal shifts and changing preferences among high-income residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
