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Racial Demographics and Economic Trends in Ledera Crest: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ledera Crest, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is characterized as a "Racial Majority" community with a predominantly Black population, comprising 81% in 2022. The area has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a median income of $22,499 in 2022. These factors indicate a relationship between demographic composition and economic conditions in the neighborhood.
Over the past decade, Ledera Crest has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population remaining dominant. The Black population percentage has fluctuated between 68% and 82%, showing an increase from 75% in 2013 to 81% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 11% in 2013 to 22% in 2020, before decreasing to 11% in 2022. The White population has gradually declined from 13% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Ledera Crest has shown an overall upward trend with significant fluctuations. From 2013 to 2016, income remained relatively stable at around $10,000-$11,000. Between 2017 and 2020, there was a steady increase from $12,420 to $22,499. In 2021, there was a sharp drop to $13,161, followed by a recovery back to $22,499 in 2022.
The economic changes in Ledera Crest correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of increasing Hispanic population (2015-2020) coincides with the steady increase in median income, suggesting a potential relationship between demographic change and economic growth in the neighborhood.
The median income of $22,499 in 2022 is below the national median household income, indicating that Ledera Crest is an economically challenged area. The neighborhood's racial composition, with a strong Black majority, is not representative of the national average but may reflect certain urban areas in the South. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population might reflect broader migration patterns or economic opportunities in the region.
Ledera Crest presents a predominantly Black community that has experienced some economic improvements over the past decade, with recent volatility. The neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity, particularly with Hispanic population growth, which correlates with periods of economic improvement. However, the area still faces significant economic challenges compared to national averages, highlighting the relationship between racial demographics and economic conditions in urban American neighborhoods.
