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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in Charlotte's Greenville Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Greenville neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is characterized by Low Diversity with a Black Majority. In 2022, 97% of the population identified as Black. The median income in the area increased from $29,017 in 2019 to $40,263 in 2022. The neighborhood is noted for its community cohesion and significance in Charlotte's African American culture.
Over the past decade, Greenville has maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Black population decreasing from 94% to 90%, and the White population increasing from 4% to 8%. This trend reversed in recent years, with the Black population increasing to 97% by 2022. The Hispanic population has remained below 1% throughout the decade.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory shows correlations with its demographic shifts. Median income remained between $29,000 and $33,000 from 2013 to 2019. A significant economic upturn occurred between 2019 and 2021, with median income reaching $46,676 in 2021, a 60% increase from 2019. This economic boost coincided with a slight increase in population and a reinforcement of the Black Majority. In 2022, the median income decreased slightly to $40,263, but still represented an improvement from pre-2020 levels.
Greenville's trends can be contextualized within broader urban patterns. The persistence of a strong Black Majority in Greenville contrasts with many urban neighborhoods that have experienced gentrification and demographic shifts towards increased diversity or white population growth. The recent economic improvements, without significant demographic changes, suggest successful community-based economic development. The population growth from 695 in 2019 to 858 in 2022 indicates that the neighborhood is becoming more desirable. Despite recent income increases, Greenville's median income of $40,263 in 2022 likely remains below the national median.
Greenville presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained its racial identity while achieving economic progress. This pattern diverges from common urban trends of diversification or gentrification-led displacement, suggesting that targeted community development efforts can improve economic conditions without necessarily altering the demographic makeup of historically marginalized neighborhoods.
