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Demographic Transition in Ashbrook-Clawson Village: From Moderate to Low 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
Ashbrook-Clawson Village, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, has experienced a demographic transition from moderate to low diversity between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood is characterized by a strong White majority of 78% as of 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, with 2,755 residents in 2022. The median income has increased steadily, reaching $82,510 in 2022. Ashbrook-Clawson Village is known for its suburban character and proximity to Charlotte's city center.
Over the past decade, Ashbrook-Clawson Village has undergone a subtle but noticeable transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with a White majority of 67%, a Hispanic population of 14%, and a Black population of 9%. By 2022, the area had shifted towards Low Diversity, with the White population increasing to 78%. The Hispanic population decreased to 3% by 2022, while the Asian population decreased from 9% in 2015 to 1% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8% and 15% throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts in Ashbrook-Clawson Village correlate with a general upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $69,239 to $82,510, representing a growth of about 19%. This economic improvement coincides with the increase in the White majority and the decrease in other racial groups, suggesting a potential relationship between the changing demographics and rising affluence in the area.
The trends observed in Ashbrook-Clawson Village reflect broader patterns seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in the White population percentage and corresponding decrease in diversity, particularly in a neighborhood with rising median incomes, aligns with national trends of gentrification in desirable urban and near-urban locations.
This trend contrasts with the overall increasing diversity seen in many American cities. Charlotte, as a whole, has been experiencing increased diversity over the past decade, making Ashbrook-Clawson Village's shift towards lower diversity somewhat atypical for the region.
The steady increase in median income in Ashbrook-Clawson Village mirrors national trends of income growth in suburban areas, particularly those close to major urban centers. This economic growth, combined with the demographic shifts, suggests that the neighborhood may be becoming increasingly attractive to higher-income, predominantly White residents, possibly due to its location and amenities.
Ashbrook-Clawson Village has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to one with low diversity over the past decade, characterized by an increasing White majority and rising median incomes. These changes reflect broader urban trends of gentrification and suburban wealth accumulation, while also standing in contrast to increasing diversity seen in many urban areas across the United States.
