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Demographic Transitions in Hundred Pines: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hundred Pines, a neighborhood in Beaufort, South Carolina, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition with a moderate level of diversity. As of 2022, the community has a population of 1,039 and a median income of $56,840. The neighborhood is known for its historic pine forests, which have influenced its name and local character.
Over the past decade, Hundred Pines has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood started as a "White Majority" community with 55% white population. By 2015, it transitioned to a "Low Diversity" area with 70% white population. From 2016 to 2020, the community fluctuated between "White Majority" and "Moderate Diversity" categories. The most recent data from 2022 indicates a return to a "White Majority" status with 66% white population, but with increased representation from other racial groups, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category.
The Black population has shown fluctuation, peaking at 30% in 2021 before dropping to 15% in 2022. The Asian population emerged in 2016 and has remained relatively stable. The Hispanic population has varied between 3% and 16% over the years. These shifts suggest a "Transitional Community" status, with increasing diversity over time, despite some year-to-year variations.
The median income in Hundred Pines has shown fluctuations over the past decade. It peaked in 2017 at $69,509, coinciding with a period of "Moderate Diversity" in the community. The lowest median income of $53,578 in 2020 corresponded with the most diverse racial composition observed in the data set.
The population has grown from 911 in 2013 to 1,039 in 2022, indicating a steady increase in residents. This growth has occurred alongside the demographic shifts, suggesting that new residents from diverse backgrounds may be contributing to the changing community composition.
The demographic shifts in Hundred Pines reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The growth in the "Two or More Races" category, from 1% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, aligns with national trends showing a rise in multiracial identifications.
The fluctuations in median income, particularly the dip in 2020, likely reflect the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected communities nationwide. The subsequent recovery in 2021 and 2022, while not reaching pre-pandemic levels, suggests resilience in the local economy.
Hundred Pines exemplifies a community in transition, moving from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to one with increasing racial representation. These demographic shifts, coupled with economic fluctuations, indicate a dynamic neighborhood adapting to changing societal trends and economic conditions. The community's ability to maintain a growing population despite these changes suggests a level of adaptability and appeal that may continue to shape its future demographic and economic landscape.
