Merrick Moore, a neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, has undergone a significant demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. The area shifted from a Black majority to a Hispanic majority community during this period. In 2013, the neighborhood had a 61% Black population, which decreased to 32% by 2022. Conversely, the Hispanic population increased from 27% to 53% during the same timeframe. This change classifies Merrick Moore as a "Transitional Community" with a "Hispanic Majority" as of 2022.

The demographic shift coincided with changes in the neighborhood's median income. In 2013, when the Black population was dominant, the median income was $61,234. As the Hispanic population grew, the median income experienced a downward trend, reaching a low of $31,708 in 2020. However, it has since increased to $51,252 in 2022. This economic trajectory suggests potential associations between the changing demographics and income levels in the area.

The transition observed in Merrick Moore reflects broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southeast. Factors contributing to this shift may include job opportunities in various sectors and chain migration patterns. The economic fluctuations in the neighborhood align with national patterns of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, although the median income remains below the national average.