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Dells District: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in Dallas
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Dells District in Dallas, Texas, is characterized as a neighborhood with Low Diversity, dominated by a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, 90% of the population identifies as Hispanic, with a median income of $44,703. This predominantly Hispanic enclave has maintained its cultural identity over the past decade, despite some minor fluctuations in racial composition.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the Dells District has consistently maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority neighborhood. The Hispanic population has grown from 89% in 2013 to 90% in 2022, solidifying its position as the dominant racial group. This stability in racial composition suggests a strong, established Hispanic community with deep roots in the area.
The white population, while always a minority, has seen a slight decline from 9% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. This gradual decrease indicates a slow but steady trend towards even lower diversity, as the neighborhood becomes increasingly Hispanic-dominated. There has been a small emergence of diversity in recent years. The Black and Native American populations, while still very small, have increased from 0% to 1% and 2% respectively between 2013 and 2022. This could potentially indicate the early stages of a Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in the Dells District has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. It peaked at $46,304 in 2014 but hit a low of $34,743 in 2017. The most recent data from 2022 shows a median income of $44,703, which is close to its 2014 peak. These income fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts. However, the overall trend suggests a gradual economic recovery after the 2017 low point, which could be attributed to broader economic factors rather than demographic changes.
The population of the neighborhood has decreased from 1,241 in 2010 to 969 in 2022, a decline of about 22%. This population decrease, coupled with the maintenance of the Hispanic Majority, suggests that the outmigration has been relatively proportional across racial groups.
The Dells District's demographic stability contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, which have seen increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent Hispanic Majority and low diversity make it stand out as an ethnic enclave within the broader context of Dallas, which is known for its diverse population.
The median income of $44,703 in 2022 is lower than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in the same year. This suggests that while the Dells District has seen some economic improvement, it still faces economic challenges compared to national averages.
The population decline in the Dells District also contrasts with the overall growth trend of Dallas, which has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States. This local population decrease within a growing city context could indicate specific local factors affecting the neighborhood, such as housing affordability issues or changes in local job markets.
The Dells District presents a case of demographic stability in an era of increasing diversity, coupled with economic fluctuations and population decline. These trends suggest a tight-knit Hispanic community facing both opportunities and challenges in maintaining its cultural identity while navigating broader urban and economic changes.
