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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Blanchard Heights, a neighborhood in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, Tennessee, has undergone a significant demographic transition over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood exhibits a Hispanic Majority demographic composition with a median income of $34,849. This community has transitioned from a Moderate Diversity area to its current status. Blanchard Heights is characterized by its prominent Hispanic culture.
In 2013, Blanchard Heights was categorized as a Moderate Diversity community, with Hispanic residents comprising 56% of the population, followed by White (26%) and Black (12%) residents. By 2022, the Hispanic population had increased to 67%, solidifying its majority status. This shift was gradual but consistent, indicating a Transitional Community throughout the decade. The White population declined from 26% in 2013 to 18% in 2022, while the Black population decreased from 12% to 10% over the same period. Other racial groups maintained relatively stable, small percentages throughout the decade.
The median income in Blanchard Heights showed an upward trend with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $30,635, increasing to $34,849 by 2022, representing a 13.8% growth over the decade. The neighborhood experienced its highest median income in 2021 at $37,728, followed by a slight decline in 2022. Years of highest income growth coincided with periods of increased Hispanic population percentage, suggesting a possible correlation between the influx of Hispanic residents and economic growth in the area.
The population of Blanchard Heights grew from 2,504 in 2013 to 2,695 in 2022, a 7.6% increase. This growth, coupled with the increasing Hispanic majority, indicates that the neighborhood has become an attractive destination for Hispanic residents.
The demographic shift in Blanchard Heights reflects broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in urban areas. However, the extent of this shift is more pronounced in Blanchard Heights compared to national averages. While the U.S. Hispanic population grew by about 2 percentage points between 2010 and 2020, Blanchard Heights saw an 11 percentage point increase in its Hispanic population from 2013 to 2022.
The median income growth in Blanchard Heights, while positive, has not kept pace with national trends. The U.S. median household income grew by approximately 18% from 2013 to 2022, compared to Blanchard Heights' 13.8% growth. This suggests that while the neighborhood is experiencing economic improvement, it may be facing challenges in matching broader economic gains.
Blanchard Heights has transformed from a Moderate Diversity area to a Hispanic Majority neighborhood over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by modest economic growth and population increase. The neighborhood's evolving identity as a center of Hispanic culture in Nashville may present both opportunities and challenges for community development and integration in the coming years.