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Demographic Transition in Madison Park: From White Majority to Majority-Minority
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Madison Park, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a predominantly white community to a majority-minority neighborhood with moderate diversity. In 2022, Madison Park had a population of 2,038 and a median income of $43,645.
The demographic shift in Madison Park occurred in stages. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood maintained a white majority but began increasing in diversity. Between 2017 and 2019, Madison Park became a transitional community moving towards moderate diversity. By 2020-2022, it had become a majority-minority area with moderate diversity.
The white population in Madison Park decreased from 76% in 2013 to 26% in 2022. Concurrently, the Black and Hispanic populations increased significantly. This demographic transition coincided with changes in median income and population growth. The median income rose from $30,085 in 2013 to a peak of $47,326 in 2019, before slightly decreasing to $43,645 in 2022.
The population of Madison Park grew from 1,202 in 2013 to 2,038 in 2022, indicating increased attractiveness to new residents, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
Madison Park's demographic changes reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically white neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. The speed and extent of change in Madison Park are notable. The economic trajectory of the neighborhood, with rising incomes accompanying increased diversity, contrasts with some national trends where increased diversity has sometimes been associated with economic challenges.
The transformation of Madison Park from a low diversity, white majority community to a majority-minority area with moderate diversity has been accompanied by population growth and generally rising incomes. This indicates a dynamic and evolving neighborhood that may offer insights into successful community transitions in an increasingly diverse urban landscape.
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