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Demographic Transition in Hickory Woods: From White Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hickory Woods, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a transitional trend towards High Diversity. As of 2022, the community's racial composition shows no single group exceeding 40%, with representation from White (37%), Black (28%), and Hispanic (27%) populations. The median income of $72,690 in 2022 suggests a middle-class suburban area. Hickory Woods is known for its mix of residential developments and proximity to Percy Priest Lake.
Over the past decade, Hickory Woods has undergone a significant demographic transformation. In 2013, the neighborhood could be categorized as having a White Plurality, with 47% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, the community had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity profile, bordering on High Diversity. This shift is marked by a decline in White population from 47% in 2013 to 37% in 2022, a relatively stable Black population fluctuating between 28-40% over the decade, a significant increase in Hispanic population from 14% in 2013 to 27% in 2022, and a modest growth in Asian population from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with notable economic changes. Median income grew from $56,940 in 2013 to $72,690 in 2022, representing a 27.7% increase. The population increased from 4,912 in 2013 to 6,028 in 2022, a 22.7% increase. The simultaneous increase in both population and median income suggests that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to a diverse range of middle-class families.
The demographic changes in Hickory Woods align with broader trends observed in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity is reshaping traditionally homogeneous communities. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations reflects national patterns of suburban diversification, particularly in metropolitan areas.
The economic growth in Hickory Woods outpaces the national average, with its 27.7% income increase over a decade surpassing the U.S. median household income growth of about 18% during a similar period. This above-average economic performance may have accelerated the neighborhood's demographic transition, attracting a more diverse population seeking economic opportunities and affordable suburban living.
Hickory Woods exemplifies a Transitional Community, evolving from a White Plurality to Moderate Diversity, with potential for High Diversity in the near future. This transition, coupled with significant economic growth, suggests a dynamic and increasingly inclusive suburban environment that reflects broader national trends towards diversification and economic development in suburban areas.
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