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Culebra Park: A Low Diversity Hispanic Majority Neighborhood in San Antonio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Culebra Park, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Hispanic Majority." As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 89% of the neighborhood, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. This demographic composition reflects the broader Hispanic influence in San Antonio. Economically, Culebra Park's median income increased from $35,510 in 2013 to $44,241 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Culebra Park has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "Hispanic Majority." The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 88% and 94% from 2013 to 2022. This stability suggests a well-established Hispanic community. There have been subtle shifts in racial composition, with the Black population decreasing from 7% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, and the White population increasing slightly from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout the decade.
The economic trajectory of Culebra Park shows a positive trend, with some fluctuations. Median income increased from $35,510 in 2013 to $44,241 in 2022, representing a 24.6% growth over nine years. The neighborhood experienced its highest median income in 2021 at $47,423, followed by a slight decrease in 2022. Population growth has been modest, increasing from 5,595 in 2013 to 5,316 in 2022, with a peak of 6,300 in 2020.
San Antonio has a significant Hispanic population, with about 64% of the city identifying as Hispanic or Latino according to recent estimates. Culebra Park's 89% Hispanic population is higher than the city average, indicating it is one of the more concentrated Hispanic neighborhoods in San Antonio. The median household income for San Antonio was approximately $55,084 in 2021. Culebra Park's 2021 median income of $47,423 is about 14% lower than the city average, suggesting that while the neighborhood has seen economic growth, it still lags behind the broader urban area.
Hispanic-majority neighborhoods have often faced challenges related to income disparities and access to resources. However, Culebra Park's steady income growth over the decade suggests a degree of economic resilience and progress within this predominantly Hispanic community. Culebra Park represents a stable, low-diversity Hispanic enclave within San Antonio that has experienced moderate economic improvement over the past decade. While maintaining its strong Hispanic character, the neighborhood has seen gradual income growth and minor shifts in its racial composition, potentially indicating the early stages of demographic change that could influence its future development and community dynamics.
