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Demographic Analysis of Chapin & Alemeda: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Chapin & Alemeda neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, is classified as a White Majority community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 88% of the neighborhood, exceeding the threshold for a racial majority. The area's median income in 2022 is $108,142, indicating an affluent community. The neighborhood has experienced a population growth of approximately 35% from 2013 to 2022.
Over the past decade, Chapin & Alemeda has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with some fluctuations. The white population decreased from 88% in 2013 to 69% in 2019, before returning to 88% in 2022. The community briefly approached a Moderate Diversity classification between 2016 and 2019, when the Hispanic population reached 24% in 2019. However, this trend reversed in recent years.
The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 24% in 2019, then decreased to 11% in 2022. The Black population peaked at 6% in 2017 before declining to 0% in 2022. These patterns suggest a temporary Transitional Community phase that did not persist.
The median income in Chapin & Alemeda has shown volatility over the years. It generally increased from 2013 to 2019, peaking at $92,791 in 2019, coinciding with the period of highest diversity. There was a sharp decline to $63,087 in 2020, aligning with a reversal in the diversity trend. The median income has since increased to $108,142 in 2022, the highest in the observed period.
The population growth from 479 in 2013 to 913 in 2022 indicates increased desirability of the neighborhood. The recent sharp increase in median income might have influenced the demographic shift back towards a white majority, potentially pricing out some minority residents.
The demographic trends in Chapin & Alemeda contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's median income ($108,142 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (about $70,784 in 2021), indicating an affluent area.
Chapin & Alemeda briefly showed signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but recent trends indicate a reinforcement of its status as a predominantly white, affluent enclave. This pattern raises questions about housing affordability, inclusive community development, and the long-term social and economic implications of such demographic and economic shifts.
