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Demographic Trends in Woodlake: A Study of Racial Composition and Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Woodlake, a neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, displays moderate diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 61% of the community, with Black (28%) and Asian (6%) populations forming significant minorities. The neighborhood has experienced changes in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. Woodlake's median income of $106,996 in 2022 indicates it is an affluent area within Durham.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Woodlake has consistently maintained a White Majority status, with the white population remaining above 58%. The neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity. The Asian population increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 11% in 2018-2019. The Black population fluctuated between 19% and 30%, ending at 28% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively small but stable, between 1-3%.
The median income in Woodlake has shown significant fluctuations. It peaked at $102,239 in 2015, then declined to $87,288 in 2019. A sharp recovery occurred post-2019, reaching $113,948 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $106,996 in 2022. The population grew from 1,567 in 2013 to a peak of 1,788 in 2019, followed by a slight decline to 1,588 in 2022.
The period of highest income (2020-2022) coincides with a slight increase in racial diversity, particularly growth in the Black population percentage. The years of lower income (2018-2019) corresponded with the highest Asian population percentage, suggesting potential impacts of changing community composition on overall economic indicators.
Woodlake's trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. The gradual increase in diversity in Woodlake aligns with national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. Despite fluctuations, Woodlake's median income remained well above the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community. The sharp increase in median income from 2019 to 2021 may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic, where higher-income neighborhoods often saw faster economic recoveries.
Woodlake represents a moderately diverse, affluent neighborhood that has maintained its White Majority status while showing signs of gradual diversification. The community's economic resilience, coupled with its evolving demographic composition, suggests a dynamic suburban area adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its overall socioeconomic status.
