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Demographic Shifts in West Polo Road: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Polo Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from moderate diversity to a white majority status. As of 2022, the area has a population of 776 and a median income of $58,803.
The white population increased from 68% in 2013 to 72% in 2022, while the black population decreased from 19% to 8%. The Hispanic population grew from 3% to 14% during this period. These shifts suggest a transition in the neighborhood's demographic composition.
The median income in West Polo Road fluctuated over the years without a clear trend. In 2013, it was $57,661, and by 2022 it increased slightly to $58,803. There was a notable spike to $79,164 in 2021. The population of the neighborhood decreased from 1,165 in 2013 to 776 in 2022.
The demographic changes in West Polo Road reflect some broader national trends, such as increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the strengthening of the white majority in this neighborhood contrasts with the general trend of increasing diversity in many U.S. cities. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national demographic patterns.
The relatively stable median income, despite fluctuations, indicates that the neighborhood has maintained its economic status throughout the demographic changes. This stability, combined with the population decrease, suggests that while some residents may have moved out, those who remained or moved in have maintained similar income levels.
West Polo Road has experienced a significant demographic transformation over the past decade. It has shifted from a moderately diverse community to one with a stronger white majority, while also experiencing growth in its Hispanic population. These changes have occurred against a backdrop of relatively stable median incomes and declining population, indicating a neighborhood in transition, potentially influenced by broader urban development trends and changing residential patterns in Winston-Salem and similar mid-sized American cities.
