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Demographic Stability and Racial Homogeneity in Cherokee Park: A Decade of Low Diversity
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CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherokee Park, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits Low Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,046 and a median income of $119,431. Cherokee Park is an affluent residential area with large, historic homes and tree-lined streets.
Over the past decade, Cherokee Park has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood. The white population has remained above 90% throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. In 2013, there was a small Asian presence (5%), which disappeared in subsequent years but re-emerged in 2020-2022 at 4-7%. The Hispanic population has maintained a small but consistent presence (1-2%) since 2014. There has been a slight increase in racial diversity since 2018, with the introduction of small percentages of Black residents and those identifying as two or more races.
The median income in Cherokee Park has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was an increase from $119,827 to $172,072. A drop occurred in 2016 to $89,714, followed by a recovery and fluctuations in subsequent years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $199,725, before dropping again in 2022 to $119,431. These income fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population trends show a general decline from 2010 to 2017, followed by a steady increase from 2018 to 2022. The recent population growth has not significantly altered the racial composition, suggesting that new residents largely reflect the existing demographic makeup.
Cherokee Park's demographic stability contrasts with broader trends in Nashville and many other U.S. cities, which have generally seen increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent Low Diversity and high median income suggest it may be a pocket of affluence that has remained relatively insulated from broader demographic shifts.
The income volatility observed in Cherokee Park is unusual and may reflect factors specific to this small, wealthy enclave, such as changes in high-income residents or property values. This contrasts with more stable income trends typically seen in larger geographic areas.
In conclusion, while Cherokee Park has experienced economic fluctuations, its demographic composition has remained stable over the past decade. This stability in a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood stands out against the backdrop of increasing diversity in many urban areas across the United States. The minimal demographic changes and persistent high incomes suggest that Cherokee Park continues to be a desirable location for affluent, predominantly white residents within the broader Nashville metropolitan area.
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