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Demographic Transition in Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-Baralto: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-Baralto neighborhood in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile. As of 2022, the white population constitutes a majority of 72%. The area has experienced population growth from 20,538 in 2010 to 23,150 in 2022. The neighborhood's median income increased from $55,628 in 2013 to $64,220 in 2022.
Over the past decade, the neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, showing a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The white majority decreased from 78% in 2013 to 72% in 2022. The Black population remained stable between 12-14% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population doubled from 2% to 4% during this period. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 2% to 4%.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been positive, with median income rising from $55,628 in 2013 to $64,220 in 2022, an increase of 15.4%. This growth correlates with increasing diversity. There was a period of income decline between 2013 and 2017, dropping to $51,355 before rebounding. This recovery coincides with the acceleration of demographic changes, particularly the growth in Hispanic and Asian populations from 2017 onwards.
The demographic shifts in this neighborhood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing similar patterns of gradual diversification, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Asian populations.
The economic growth in this neighborhood outpaces the national average. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), this neighborhood saw a 15.4% increase. This suggests it's becoming relatively more affluent compared to national averages.
The persistence of a white majority, albeit declining, is consistent with many suburban areas in the Midwest and South, which tend to diversify more slowly than coastal or urban areas. However, the steady increase in minority populations indicates that this neighborhood is part of the broader national trend towards greater suburban diversity.
The Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-Baralto neighborhood remains categorized as "Low Diversity," but shows signs of a gradual transition towards greater racial and ethnic diversity. This shift, coupled with rising median incomes, suggests a neighborhood in the early stages of demographic and economic transformation, reflecting wider national trends of suburban diversification and economic growth.
