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Demographic Shifts in Winding Woods: From Moderate to Low Racial 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
Winding Woods, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a white majority, comprising 75% of the population, with a median income of $47,939. Over the past decade, Winding Woods has transitioned from a more diverse community to its current composition. The neighborhood is characterized by winding streets and wooded areas, which likely contribute to its name and character.
Over the past decade, Winding Woods has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with a relatively even distribution among white (39%), black (35%), and Hispanic (22%) residents. From 2014 to 2017, the community shifted towards a "White Plurality" as the white population increased to approximately 55%, while the black population decreased.
The most significant change occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the neighborhood transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity." The white population increased from 66% to 82%, while the black population decreased from 23% to 8%. Since 2020, the neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population remaining above 75% through 2022. This trend indicates a sustained change in the neighborhood's demographic composition.
The demographic shifts in Winding Woods correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income fluctuated between $42,000 and $45,000. Coinciding with the shift to "Low Diversity" in 2020, there was an increase in median income to $57,073, a 35% increase from the previous year. This upward trend in income continued into 2021, reaching $60,398, before decreasing to $47,939 in 2022. The increase in income aligning with the demographic shift suggests potential gentrification or an influx of higher-income residents.
The population of Winding Woods has decreased from 846 in 2010 to 538 in 2022, with the most significant drop occurring between 2019 and 2020 (from 657 to 430). This population decrease, combined with the demographic and income changes, could indicate a neighborhood transformation, possibly involving redevelopment or changes in housing availability.
The demographic shifts observed in Winding Woods are more pronounced than typical neighborhood changes seen nationally. The rapidity and extent of the shift in Winding Woods is noteworthy. The increase in median income in Winding Woods also outpaces national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2019 and 2021, Winding Woods experienced an increase of over 40% in the same period.
These changes in Winding Woods reflect broader trends of urban transformation and gentrification seen in many mid-sized cities across the United States. However, the speed and extent of the change suggest localized factors unique to this neighborhood or Winston-Salem may be influencing these significant demographic and economic changes.
