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Demographic Transition in Ferncrest: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Ferncrest neighborhood in Bartlett, Tennessee, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by moderate diversity as of 2022. The population consists of 626 residents with an estimated 240 housing units. The racial composition includes 47% White, 41% Black, and 6% Asian residents. The median income for Ferncrest in 2022 was $94,310, indicating an affluent community within Tennessee.
Ferncrest has undergone a demographic transformation over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White majority at 57%. By 2022, it transitioned to moderate diversity with no single racial group constituting a majority. This shift resulted from a decrease in the White population percentage and an increase in the Black population percentage. Between 2019 and 2020, the community briefly met the criteria for a Black plurality with 51% Black residents.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 4-6% throughout the decade, while the Hispanic population has fluctuated but generally remained low. The median income in Ferncrest has shown volatility over the years but has generally remained high. It peaked in 2017 at $109,556 and has since experienced some decline, settling at $94,310 in 2022. This represents a slight decrease in purchasing power when accounting for inflation.
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The period of highest income (2015-2018) coincided with a relatively stable racial composition, suggesting that economic prosperity may have temporarily slowed demographic shifts. The subsequent income fluctuations align with more rapid changes in racial composition, potentially indicating a relationship between economic factors and demographic mobility. Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, with a slight overall decrease from 691 in 2013 to 626 in 2022.
Ferncrest's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The high median income of the neighborhood, even with recent declines, likely places it above both state and national averages. The transition from a White majority to a more diverse community, without experiencing a period of majority-minority status, suggests a gradual and balanced demographic shift rather than a wholesale change in community composition.
Ferncrest exemplifies a suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly White, affluent area to a more diverse community while maintaining its economic prosperity. This evolution presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local governance, as the neighborhood adapts to its changing demographic landscape.
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