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Demographic Transitions in Green Ave: From Black Majority to White Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Green Ave, a neighborhood in Greenville, South Carolina, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a Black Majority community to a White Plurality community during this period. In 2022, the white population constitutes 51% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $25,887.
The demographic shifts in Green Ave have been gradual but consistent. In 2013, 75% of the population identified as Black. By 2018, the Black population decreased to 47%, while the white population increased to 43%. In 2021, the community briefly experienced a period of High Diversity before transitioning to a White Plurality in 2022.
The demographic changes correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $19,631. As the racial composition diversified, there was a general upward trend in median income. By 2019, it had risen to $30,933. However, fluctuations occurred, with a drop to $25,855 in 2020 and a recovery to $31,839 in 2021.
The population of Green Ave has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 900 and 1050 residents. This suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to in-migration and out-migration rather than significant new development or population growth.
The trends observed in Green Ave mirror broader patterns of gentrification and demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing diversity, followed by a transition to a white plurality, is similar to changes in neighborhoods in cities like Atlanta, Washington D.C., and parts of Brooklyn, New York.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the dip in 2020 and subsequent recovery, align with national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts. The overall increase in median income over the decade, while the neighborhood became more diverse, suggests that Green Ave may be experiencing a form of equitable gentrification.
This analysis reveals Green Ave as a Transitional Community, undergoing significant demographic and economic changes. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local businesses, and public services, as the neighborhood adapts to its evolving identity and needs.
