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Demographic Transition in Cross Trails: From White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cross Trails, located in Brushy Creek, Texas, is categorized as a "White Majority" neighborhood with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 62% of the community, with a Hispanic presence at 30%. The neighborhood has a median income of $129,748 in 2022, above the national average. Cross Trails is a small neighborhood covering 0.2 square miles.
Over the past decade, Cross Trails has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was in the "White Majority" category with 73% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 62%, while the Hispanic population increased from 14% to 30%. The community shows signs of becoming a "Transitional Community," evident in the growth of the Hispanic population. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, peaking at 8% in 2020.
The demographic shifts in Cross Trails have occurred alongside economic growth. The median income rose from $100,681 in 2013 to $129,748 in 2022, representing a 29% increase. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 355 and 456 residents. This suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to turnover in existing housing rather than new development, given the neighborhood's small geographic size.
The trends observed in Cross Trails align with broader patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas across the United States. Many affluent suburbs have seen growth in minority populations, particularly among Hispanic and Asian communities. The economic success of the neighborhood likely makes it an attractive destination for upwardly mobile minority families.
The rate of diversification in Cross Trails appears to be more rapid than national averages. The shift from 73% white in 2013 to 62% in 2022 represents an accelerated change compared to gradual increases in diversity across the U.S. as a whole.
The stability of the overall population size, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, suggests that Cross Trails may be experiencing a form of "demographic renewal" rather than expansion. This could indicate a generational turnover, with younger, more diverse families replacing older residents, while maintaining the neighborhood's high economic status.
Cross Trails presents a microcosm of demographic and economic trends seen in many affluent suburban areas across the United States. Its transition towards greater diversity, coupled with economic growth, positions it as a "Transitional Community" that may continue to evolve in the coming years. The neighborhood's small size and stable population suggest that these changes are occurring through gradual replacement rather than expansion, making it a case study in suburban demographic evolution.
