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Demographic Transition in South Marshall: From Low to Moderate 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
South Marshall, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is classified as a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 715 and a median income of $50,859. South Marshall has experienced a demographic shift from a predominantly White area to one with increasing racial diversity over the past decade.
In 2013, South Marshall had Low Diversity, with a White Majority (66% white). By 2022, the white population decreased to 50%. The Black population increased from 18% in 2013 to 27% in 2022, and the Hispanic population rose from 11% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. This transition accelerated around 2020, with a sharp decline in the white population from 65% in 2019 to 55% in 2020, and an increase in the Black population from 23% to 30%. This shift marks the neighborhood's transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. The neighborhood experienced fluctuations, with a notable increase from $39,424 in 2015 to $54,180 in 2019, coinciding with relative stability in racial composition. As the community began its more dramatic shift towards increased diversity from 2020 onwards, the median income showed volatility, settling at $50,859 in 2022.
The trends observed in South Marshall align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions, often driven by factors such as changing immigration patterns, generational shifts in housing preferences, and economic opportunities.
The increase in the "two or more races" category from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022 is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a national trend. The 2020 U.S. Census showed a significant increase in multiracial identifications across the country, suggesting that South Marshall's changes are part of a larger societal shift towards greater racial and ethnic complexity.
South Marshall exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity with potential for High Diversity in the future. This demographic evolution, coupled with fluctuations in median income, indicates a community adapting to change. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these shifts impact local economics, community cohesion, and overall quality of life for residents.
