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Demographic Trends in Biltmore Neighborhood: White Majority and Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Biltmore neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022, with a median income of $53,749. The neighborhood has experienced changes in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. Biltmore shares its name with the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, but is a more modest community.
From 2013 to 2022, Biltmore has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity," with a White majority (59%), Hispanic (26%), and Black (12%) populations. By 2018, the community shifted towards "Low Diversity," with the White population reaching 89%. From 2019 to 2022, there has been a trend towards increased diversity again, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status. The Asian population has grown from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Biltmore has fluctuated over the decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a downward trend in median income, dropping from $57,100 to $42,266. This economic decline coincided with the period of decreased racial diversity. Since 2019, there has been a recovery in median income, peaking at $66,863 in 2021 before settling at $53,749 in 2022. This economic recovery aligns with the trend towards increased diversity in recent years.
The trend of increasing diversity in recent years aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The economic fluctuations experienced in Biltmore may reflect broader economic trends related to the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic growth. The neighborhood's population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 100-190 residents.
Biltmore presents a case of a small neighborhood that has maintained its "White Majority" status while experiencing cycles of increasing and decreasing diversity. These demographic shifts appear to correlate with economic trends, with periods of economic challenge associated with decreased diversity and economic recovery coinciding with increased diversity. As the community continues to evolve, it remains to be seen if these trends towards increased diversity and economic stability will continue, potentially moving Biltmore towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the future.
