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Demographic Transition in Clanton Park-Roseland: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Clanton Park-Roseland, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is characterized by Low Diversity with a Black Majority. As of 2022, African Americans constitute 77% of the population, while the Hispanic presence has grown to 14%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $30,765, indicating a gradual increase from previous years. The area holds historical significance in Charlotte's African American community, with roots dating back to the post-Civil War era.
Over the past decade, Clanton Park-Roseland has maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood, but with notable changes. In 2013, the area exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with African Americans comprising 79% of the population. By 2022, while still categorized as Low Diversity, the neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population has grown from 9% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a Transitional Community. The white population has also increased from 1% to 5% during this period.
This shift suggests a gradual movement towards Moderate Diversity, though the change is slow. The consistent decrease in the Black population percentage (from 89% in 2014 to 77% in 2022) coupled with increases in other racial groups points to a neighborhood in transition, potentially moving towards a more diverse demographic makeup in the coming years.
The economic landscape of Clanton Park-Roseland has shown modest improvement over the decade. The median income has fluctuated but generally trended upward, from $28,176 in 2013 to $30,765 in 2022, with a peak of $34,405 in 2021. This economic growth correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood.
The population has remained relatively stable over this period, ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 residents, with some fluctuations. The stability in population coupled with increasing diversity and rising incomes suggests a neighborhood that is gradually attracting a more diverse mix of residents while maintaining its core community.
The changes observed in Clanton Park-Roseland mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically African American neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification, particularly with growing Hispanic populations. This trend is often associated with urban renewal and gentrification processes in many cities.
The pace of change in Clanton Park-Roseland appears to be slower than in some other urban areas, suggesting a more gradual transition that may be allowing for a more organic integration of new residents without rapid displacement of long-term community members.
The modest income growth in the neighborhood, while positive, still places Clanton Park-Roseland below the median household income for Charlotte as a whole, which was approximately $62,817 in 2020. This disparity highlights ongoing economic challenges faced by historically marginalized communities, even as they experience demographic shifts and gradual improvements.
Clanton Park-Roseland represents a neighborhood in slow transition, maintaining its strong African American heritage while gradually becoming more diverse. The economic improvements, though modest, provide hope for continued development, but also underscore the need for focused efforts to ensure equitable growth and opportunity for all residents in this evolving community.
