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Demographic Analysis of Holiday Park, Garland: A Study of Racial Diversity and Population Changes
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Holiday Park, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, exhibits high diversity as of 2022. No single racial group exceeds 40% of the population, with Hispanic (40%), Asian (27%), and White (14%) communities constituting significant portions. The neighborhood's median income was $68,015 in 2022. Holiday Park has undergone notable demographic shifts over the past decade, reflecting broader trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas of major metropolitan regions.
The neighborhood transitioned from moderate diversity in the early 2010s to high diversity. In 2013, the community showed a more balanced distribution between Hispanic (37%), White (26%), and Asian (16%) populations. Over time, the Asian population increased, reaching 35% in 2021 before decreasing to 27% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 30-40%, while the White population declined from 26% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. This evolution reflects a transitional community with significant changes in racial composition over the decade.
The median income in Holiday Park fluctuated over the decade. From $57,739 in 2013, it dropped to $45,100 in 2018 before increasing to $68,661 in 2020 and stabilizing around $68,015 in 2022. This economic trajectory correlates with the demographic shifts. The period of lower median income (2014-2018) coincides with increasing diversity, possibly indicating an influx of diverse, younger families or first-generation immigrants. The subsequent income rise from 2020 onwards might reflect the economic establishment of these groups or the attraction of higher-income diverse professionals to the area.
The population remained relatively stable over the decade, ranging from about 2,200 to 3,100 residents, with the most recent figure at 2,633 in 2022. This stability, combined with changing demographics and rising incomes, suggests a dynamic community undergoing generational and socio-economic transitions rather than rapid expansion or decline.
The demographic evolution of Holiday Park mirrors broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major U.S. cities, particularly those in the Sun Belt. The increasing Asian population is consistent with national trends of growing Asian communities in suburban areas, often driven by employment in technology and professional sectors. The stable Hispanic population reflects the established Latino presence in Texas urban areas.
The economic rebound post-2018 aligns with broader economic recovery trends seen across the U.S. following the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. The sharp increase in median income from 2018 to 2020 (from $45,100 to $68,661) is notable and may reflect specific local economic developments or changes in the neighborhood's attractiveness to higher-income residents.
Holiday Park exemplifies a high diversity, transitional community that has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. These shifts reflect broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and economic recovery, while also highlighting unique local factors shaping this Garland neighborhood. The community's evolution suggests a dynamic area adapting to changing social and economic landscapes, which could present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local development in the coming years.
