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Demographic Transition in Eads-Fisherville: From White to Black Majority (2013-2022)
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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 Eads-Fisherville neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, transitioned from a White Majority to a Black Majority community between 2013 and 2022. In 2022, African Americans comprised 54% of the population. The area experienced population growth from 13,207 in 2010 to 18,155 in 2022, a 37.5% increase. The median income reached $95,887 in 2022, indicating an upper-middle-class area within Memphis. Eads-Fisherville is characterized by a mix of suburban and rural features.
In 2013, Eads-Fisherville was categorized as a White Majority community, with 66% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, it had transitioned to a Black Majority area. The neighborhood experienced a period of Moderate Diversity around 2017-2018, when no single racial group held a majority. During this phase, the white population decreased while the Black population increased, leading to the current demographic composition.
The demographic shifts were accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The median income increased from $84,074 in 2013 to $103,652 in 2020, before declining to $95,887 in 2022. This overall upward trend in income, despite significant demographic changes, suggests that the incoming Black population likely consists of middle to upper-middle-class families. The population growth indicates that Eads-Fisherville has become an attractive area for new residents, particularly African American families seeking suburban lifestyles.
The demographic shift in Eads-Fisherville is part of a broader trend in American suburbs, where traditionally white-majority areas are becoming more diverse. This trend is often referred to as the suburbanization of diversity. The rapidity and extent of Eads-Fisherville's transition to a Black-majority area are less common nationally.
The neighborhood's economic resilience during this demographic shift is notable. While many areas experiencing rapid demographic changes might see economic instability, Eads-Fisherville has maintained and improved its economic status. This suggests successful integration of new residents and potentially indicates that the area is attracting affluent Black families, possibly as part of a larger trend of Black suburbanization in the Memphis metro area.
The sustained high median income levels in Eads-Fisherville contrast with the broader economic picture of Memphis, which has struggled with poverty rates higher than the national average. This suggests that Eads-Fisherville may be emerging as a desirable enclave for middle and upper-middle-class families, particularly within the African American community, seeking alternatives to urban living while remaining connected to the city.
Eads-Fisherville presents a case study of rapid demographic change coupled with economic stability and growth. Its evolution from a White Majority to a Black Majority community, while maintaining its economic status, reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification but also highlights unique local dynamics in the Memphis area.
