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Demographic Transition in Oxford Hunt: From White Majority to High Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Oxford Hunt, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, exhibits a demographic landscape characterized as a "Moderate Diversity" community. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,635 with a median income of $97,377. Oxford Hunt has transitioned from a predominantly White community to one with significant Asian representation over the past decade, reflecting broader trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas of major Southern cities.
Oxford Hunt underwent a demographic transformation from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (74% white). By 2018, it shifted to "Moderate Diversity," with the white population decreasing to 68% and the Asian population increasing to 19%. By 2021, the community became "High Diversity," with no racial group exceeding 50% of the population and three groups (White, Asian, and Black) each representing over 10% of residents.
The Asian population grew from 6% in 2013 to 31% in 2021, before decreasing to 24% in 2022. The white population declined from 74% in 2013 to 52% in 2022. The black population increased from 12% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. These changes categorize Oxford Hunt as a "Transitional Community," showing a trend towards increasing diversity over the past decade.
The demographic shifts coincided with fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked in 2014 at $112,859, then showed a downward trend as the community became more diverse, reaching $90,561 in 2020. In 2021, it rebounded to $107,726. The population grew from 4,300 in 2010 to 5,158 in 2019, before declining to 4,635 in 2022.
The trends in Oxford Hunt align with patterns seen in suburban areas of major Southern cities. The growth of the Asian population mirrors trends in tech hubs and areas with growing knowledge economies. The maintenance of high median incomes despite demographic changes suggests Oxford Hunt may be attracting highly skilled and educated newcomers, possibly related to Charlotte's financial and tech sectors.
The transition from a predominantly white community to high diversity over a decade is more rapid than typical national trends. This change could be driven by factors such as schools, proximity to job centers, or development aimed at attracting a diverse, high-income population.
Oxford Hunt represents an example of a "Transitional Community," evolving from "Low Diversity" to "High Diversity" in a short period. This transformation, coupled with resilient economic indicators, suggests a neighborhood in flux positioned for a multicultural future reflective of broader national demographic trends.
