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Collins Garden: A San Antonio Neighborhood with Stable Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Collins Garden, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a strong Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,059 and a median income of $34,660. Collins Garden has maintained a remarkably stable demographic composition over the past decade, with minimal fluctuation in its racial makeup.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Collins Garden has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has remained dominant, ranging from 94% to 99% of the total population. This stability suggests a deeply rooted Hispanic community with strong cultural ties to the area.
There have been minor fluctuations in the white population, which peaked at 3% between 2015 and 2018 but has since decreased to 1% by 2022. The neighborhood shows no significant presence of other racial groups, with Asian, Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations consistently reported at 0% throughout the decade.
The median income in Collins Garden has shown a general upward trend, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $30,448 to $34,660, representing a growth of about 13.8% over nine years. This growth is relatively modest and suggests that the economic status of residents has improved slightly but not dramatically.
The population of Collins Garden has experienced more significant fluctuations than its racial composition. The population decreased from 4,047 in 2010 to a low of 3,614 in 2013, then steadily increased to a peak of 4,571 in 2020, before declining again to 4,059 in 2022. These population changes do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in racial composition but may reflect broader economic or housing trends in the area.
The stability of Collins Garden's Hispanic majority is notable when compared to broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, which have often seen increasing diversity over the past decade. San Antonio is known for its strong Hispanic heritage, but Collins Garden stands out for its exceptionally high and stable Hispanic population percentage.
The modest income growth in Collins Garden aligns with national trends of slow wage growth for many working-class and middle-class Americans over the past decade. However, the median income in Collins Garden remains significantly below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The population fluctuations in Collins Garden, particularly the growth between 2013 and 2020, may reflect broader trends of urban population growth seen in many U.S. cities during this period. The recent decline from 2020 to 2022 could be related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected urban population dynamics across the country.
Collins Garden presents a picture of demographic stability within a slowly evolving economic landscape. Its consistent Hispanic majority and low diversity set it apart from many urban neighborhoods experiencing rapid demographic shifts. While the community has seen modest economic improvements, it continues to face economic challenges compared to national averages. Understanding these trends is crucial for local policymakers and community leaders in addressing the specific needs and preserving the unique cultural character of this San Antonio neighborhood.
