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Demographic Analysis of Lower Valley, El Paso: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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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 Lower Valley neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" area with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 52,505, with a median income of $35,780. The Hispanic population has consistently comprised over 95% of residents throughout the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the Lower Valley has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "Hispanic Majority." There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, as the Hispanic population has consistently accounted for 95-96% of the total. The white population has remained at around 2-3%, while other racial groups have maintained minimal representation. The Black population has increased slightly from 0% to 1% in recent years.
Despite stable racial demographics, there have been economic changes in the Lower Valley. The median income has increased from $29,200 in 2013 to $35,780 in 2022, representing a 22.5% increase over nine years. The population has experienced fluctuations, declining from 54,909 in 2013 to 52,044 in 2017, before increasing slightly to 52,505 in 2022. This overall decline of about 4.4% might indicate some outmigration.
As the population decreased, median income increased. This could suggest that those who remained saw improvements in their economic situation, or that higher-income residents were more likely to stay or move into the area.
The Lower Valley's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, where many urban areas have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The area's strong Hispanic majority is characteristic of many border regions in Texas and the Southwest. The steady income growth, while positive, may not have kept pace with national averages, as the median household income for the U.S. overall was $70,784 in 2021, significantly higher than the Lower Valley's $35,536 for the same year.
The population decline in Lower Valley could be part of a larger trend seen in some urban core areas, where residents move to suburbs or other cities in search of different economic opportunities or housing options. The resilience of the Hispanic community in maintaining its demographic dominance suggests strong cultural ties and community cohesion that continue to define the neighborhood's character despite these economic and population shifts.
