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Demographic Analysis of Brady Gardens: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in San Antonio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brady Gardens, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 93% of the neighborhood. The median income of $33,701 in 2022 is lower than the national average. Brady Gardens is located near the San Antonio River and is one of the older neighborhoods in the city.
Over the past decade, Brady Gardens has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the Hispanic population comprising 96-98% of residents. Starting in 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Black population growing from nearly 0% to 5%. The White population has remained relatively stable at 2-4% throughout the decade.
The economic trajectory of Brady Gardens over the past decade reveals concerning patterns. Median income peaked in 2015 at $41,327 but has since declined steadily. By 2022, the median income had fallen to $33,701, a decrease of over 18% from the 2015 peak. This economic decline coincides with fluctuations in population, which peaked in 2019 at 3,854 but decreased to 3,145 by 2022.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends is not strongly apparent, as the slight increase in diversity did not correspond with economic improvement. The neighborhood has experienced economic challenges regardless of minor demographic changes.
The overwhelming Hispanic majority in Brady Gardens is more pronounced than in San Antonio as a whole, which is about 64% Hispanic according to recent census data. The median household income in Brady Gardens ($33,701 in 2022) is lower than San Antonio's overall median of approximately $53,420 (as of 2021). The economic decline in Brady Gardens runs counter to the general trend of economic growth in many urban areas over the past decade, suggesting localized challenges.
Brady Gardens represents a stable Hispanic enclave within San Antonio, maintaining its Low Diversity status throughout the decade. The neighborhood faces significant economic challenges, with declining median incomes and a shrinking population. These trends indicate a need for targeted economic development initiatives to improve the financial well-being of residents while preserving the unique cultural character of this predominantly Hispanic community.
