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Racial Homogeneity and Economic Affluence in Shipyard, Hilton Head Island: A Demographic Analysis
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Shipyard neighborhood in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, exhibits a Low Diversity community with a 100% white population as of 2022. The median income is $90,902, indicating an affluent, predominantly white enclave. Shipyard is located in Hilton Head Island, a coastal resort town known for beaches and golf courses.
From 2013 to 2022, Shipyard has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The racial composition has remained stable, with the white population comprising between 97% and 100% of the total. This demographic profile has resisted broader national trends towards increasing diversity.
Economic indicators have shown fluctuation. The median income peaked in 2018 at $102,678, increasing from $86,397 in 2017. It subsequently declined to $90,902 in 2022. Despite fluctuations, the neighborhood's economic status has remained consistently high throughout the decade.
The population has varied, reaching a high of 1,244 in 2016 and a low of 881 in 2022. This recent population decline may indicate changing preferences or economic factors affecting residency in the area.
Shipyard's racial homogeneity contrasts with national trends. The non-Hispanic white population in the United States decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020, indicating a general trend towards greater racial diversity across the country.
The median household income in the United States was $70,784 in 2021, lower than Shipyard's $93,441 for the same year. This underscores the neighborhood's position as an affluent enclave, even as its income levels have fluctuated.
The stability of Shipyard's racial composition and consistently high median income suggests insulation from broader demographic shifts. This could be attributed to high property values, zoning regulations, or the specific appeal of Hilton Head Island to a particular demographic.
Shipyard presents a case of demographic stability in an era of increasing diversity elsewhere, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, high-income community throughout the analyzed period. This persistence raises questions about the factors contributing to such stability and the potential long-term implications for the community and the broader region.
