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Racial Composition and Income Trends in Cayce Homes, Nashville: A Demographic Study
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cayce Homes (MDHA) in Nashville, Tennessee, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "Racial Majority" of Black residents, comprising 96% of the population in 2022. The area is characterized by low median incomes, with the 2022 figure at $13,408. This neighborhood is one of Nashville's oldest and largest public housing communities, undergoing redevelopment efforts as part of the city's MDHA initiatives.
Over the past decade, Cayce Homes has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong "Black Majority." The Black majority increased from 78% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. This trend suggests a further concentration of the Black population in the area. The White population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Other racial groups, including those identifying as two or more races, have also decreased, with some categories disappearing entirely by 2022.
Despite the neighborhood's low-income status, there has been a gradual increase in median income over the decade. The median income rose from $10,352 in 2013 to $13,408 in 2022, representing a 29.5% increase. However, this growth has not kept pace with inflation or broader economic trends, leaving Cayce Homes residents still economically disadvantaged. The population has increased from 1,531 in 2013 to 1,816 in 2022, suggesting a densification of the neighborhood.
The demographic trends in Cayce Homes contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. While many U.S. cities have experienced gentrification and demographic shifts leading to more mixed communities, Cayce Homes is becoming more racially homogeneous.
The persistent low incomes in Cayce Homes highlight the challenges of economic mobility in public housing communities. While Nashville has experienced significant economic growth and development over the past decade, the benefits of this prosperity do not appear to have reached Cayce Homes residents to the same extent.
The ongoing redevelopment efforts by MDHA in Cayce Homes aim to address some of these issues by creating mixed-income communities and improving living conditions. However, the data suggests that as of 2022, these efforts had not yet significantly altered the neighborhood's demographic or economic profile. The challenge moving forward will be to implement redevelopment strategies that improve economic opportunities for current residents while also fostering greater diversity and integration with the broader Nashville community.
