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Demographic Analysis of Chatman Hill: A Black-Hispanic Majority-Minority Neighborhood in Lubbock, 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
Chatman Hill, a neighborhood in Lubbock, Texas, exhibits a Majority-Minority demographic composition with a Black Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 1,460 with a median income of $39,539. This area has historical significance in Lubbock's African American community, being one of the first neighborhoods where Black residents could own property in the early 20th century.
Over the past decade, Chatman Hill has maintained its Majority-Minority status, with fluctuations between Black and Hispanic populations. In 2013, the neighborhood showed a Black Plurality (47% Black, 41% Hispanic). This demographic balance has oscillated, with the Hispanic population occasionally surpassing the Black population in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. By 2022, the neighborhood returned to a Black Plurality (48% Black, 38% Hispanic). The White population has remained relatively stable at 10-15% throughout the decade.
The neighborhood has not transitioned to High Diversity due to the consistent dominance of two racial groups (Black and Hispanic), keeping it in the Moderate Diversity category. The presence of other racial groups (Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander) has remained minimal, indicating limited diversification beyond the two primary groups.
The median income in Chatman Hill has shown significant volatility over the past decade. Starting from $32,350 in 2013, it reached a peak of $42,433 in 2015 before declining to $23,179 in 2018. Since then, there has been a gradual recovery, with the median income reaching $39,539 in 2022. Periods of higher Hispanic representation often coincided with higher median incomes, suggesting a possible correlation between Hispanic population growth and economic improvement in the neighborhood. However, this trend is not consistent throughout.
The population has fluctuated, increasing from 1,305 in 2010 to 1,872 in 2016, followed by a decline to 1,460 in 2022. These population changes do not show a clear correlation with racial shifts or income changes, indicating that other factors may be influencing population dynamics.
The demographic composition of Chatman Hill reflects broader trends in urban areas across the United States, where many neighborhoods are becoming increasingly diverse and transitioning to Majority-Minority status. The specific Black-Hispanic dynamic in Chatman Hill may be more reflective of demographic trends in certain parts of Texas and the Southwest.
The economic volatility observed in Chatman Hill could be related to wider economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and local economic factors in Lubbock. The recent upward trend in median income, reaching near $40,000 by 2022, suggests a potential economic revitalization in the neighborhood, though it still lags behind the national median household income.
In conclusion, Chatman Hill presents a dynamic picture of a Majority-Minority neighborhood with Moderate Diversity, characterized by a shifting balance between Black and Hispanic populations and volatile economic conditions. These trends reflect both local factors and broader national demographic shifts.
