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Demographic Analysis of Chihuahuita: A Low Diversity Hispanic Majority Neighborhood in El Paso
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chihuahuita, a neighborhood in El Paso, Texas, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 91% of the neighborhood, reflecting a consistently dominant Hispanic presence over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $18,675, indicating a low-income area. Chihuahuita is one of the oldest neighborhoods in El Paso, with a history dating back to the early 1800s, contributing to its cultural identity within the city.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Chihuahuita has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, Hispanic Majority neighborhood. The Hispanic population has consistently represented over 90% of the total population, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight decrease in the Hispanic percentage from 98% in 2016-2017 to 91% in 2022, suggesting a minimal trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the Low Diversity category.
The White population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 2% to 5% over the years. There has been a small increase in the Black population, from 0% in 2015-2017 to 4% in 2022, indicating a slight diversification trend.
The median income in Chihuahuita has shown a general upward trend, with fluctuations. From $12,124 in 2013, it rose to a peak of $19,842 in 2018, before settling at $18,675 in 2022. This represents a 54% increase over the decade, suggesting some economic improvement. However, the income levels remain significantly below national averages, indicating persistent economic challenges.
The population has fluctuated between 149 and 215 residents over the years, with no clear trend. This stability in population size, combined with the persistent Hispanic majority, suggests a community resistant to major demographic changes.
The demographic makeup of Chihuahuita reflects broader trends in El Paso, which has a large Hispanic population. However, the neighborhood's concentration of Hispanic residents (91%) exceeds El Paso's overall Hispanic population (about 80%), making it particularly homogeneous.
The economic improvements in Chihuahuita, while notable, still leave the neighborhood far behind national median income levels. The 2022 median income of $18,675 is significantly below the national median household income of around $70,000, highlighting the persistent economic challenges faced by this community.
The stability of Chihuahuita's demographic composition over the past decade contrasts with national trends towards increased diversity in many urban areas. This stability may be attributed to the neighborhood's cultural identity, historical significance, and possibly limited gentrification pressures compared to other urban areas across the United States.
In conclusion, while Chihuahuita has seen some economic improvements over the past decade, it remains a low-income, highly homogeneous Hispanic neighborhood. The minimal changes in racial composition suggest a community that has maintained its cultural identity in the face of broader national trends towards increased diversity.
