The Westend neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, Westend was categorized as having moderate diversity, with a 64% White majority and a 25% Black population. By 2022, the neighborhood transitioned to low diversity, with the White population increasing to 81% and the Black population decreasing to 13%. The Hispanic population declined from 7% to 3%, while the Asian population remained stable at 1-2%.

This demographic shift coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $30,700 in 2013 to $43,450 in 2022, peaking at $45,242 in 2021. The population grew from 1,375 in 2013 to 1,686 in 2022. These trends suggest a possible gentrification process, with an influx of higher-income residents, predominantly White, potentially contributing to rising property values and overall neighborhood income levels.

The changes observed in Westend reflect broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically diverse or predominantly minority areas transition to having a White majority as property values and incomes rise. However, the extent of the shift in Westend is notable, with a more pronounced transition to low diversity compared to many gentrifying neighborhoods that maintain some level of diversity.