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Demographic Shifts in Woodlawn Estates: From Diversity to White Majority
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CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Woodlawn Estates, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, has a population of 864 residents and a median income of $36,186. In 2022, the neighborhood exhibits a White Majority demographic composition with 58% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic fluctuations over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2016, Woodlawn Estates exhibited Moderate Diversity, with significant Hispanic (33-47%) and White (34-43%) populations, and a growing Black population (15-23%). Between 2017 and 2019, the community shifted towards a more balanced racial composition, approaching High Diversity. No single group exceeded 50%, with White (42-51%), Black (29-39%), and Hispanic (17-27%) populations all having significant representation.
In 2020-2021, a brief period of Majority-Minority occurred, with the Black population peaking at 48% in 2020, while the White population dropped to 36%. By 2022, the neighborhood reverted to a White Majority (58%), with a significant decrease in the Black population (25%) and stable Hispanic representation (13%).
The median income in Woodlawn Estates has fluctuated considerably. From 2013 to 2016, income rose from $41,478 to $41,506. From 2017 to 2020, a decline to $37,158 occurred. In 2021, a significant spike to $49,787 corresponded with an increase in the White population. In 2022, a sharp decrease to $36,186 accompanied the shift to White Majority.
Woodlawn Estates' demographic shifts reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the recent shift back to a White Majority is noteworthy. The neighborhood's median income remains below the national average, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
Woodlawn Estates exemplifies a Transitional Community, having undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of urban neighborhoods and the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors. The recent trend towards a White Majority and fluctuating income levels warrants further investigation into local housing policies, economic development initiatives, and community dynamics.
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