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West View Neighborhood: Racial Composition and Economic Changes from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West View, a neighborhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The community has a White majority (62%) with significant Asian (15%) and Black (20%) populations. The neighborhood's median income has increased substantially over the past decade, reaching $73,182 in 2022. West View has undergone a transformation in its racial composition and economic status.
West View has experienced a shift in its racial makeup over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "Black Majority" with 57% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, it transitioned to a "White Majority" with 62% identifying as White. This shift represents a "Transitional Community" pattern. The Asian population increased from virtually non-existent in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 8% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in West View correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $62,350. It fluctuated and dropped as low as $34,574 in 2017, then rebounded to $73,182 in 2022. This represents a 17% increase from 2013 to 2022. The increase in income coincides with the shift towards a White majority and growing Asian population, suggesting a possible influx of higher-income residents from these demographic groups.
The demographic changes in West View reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically Black neighborhoods are experiencing an influx of White and Asian residents, often accompanied by rising property values and incomes. This pattern is associated with urban renewal and gentrification processes.
West View's economic growth is notable when compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation), while West View's 17% growth outpaces this national average, indicating a more rapid economic transformation.
The decrease in the Black population percentage from 57% to 20% over a decade is more extreme than typical demographic shifts seen in most neighborhoods, suggesting that West View may be undergoing an accelerated form of demographic and economic change.
West View presents an example of a "Transitional Community," shifting from a predominantly Black, moderate-income neighborhood to a more economically affluent, White-majority area with increasing diversity. This transformation raises questions about community cohesion, affordable housing, and the preservation of cultural heritage in changing urban environments.
