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Demographic Analysis of Magoffin Neighborhood: A Predominantly Hispanic Enclave in El Paso, 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
The Magoffin neighborhood in El Paso, Texas, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of Hispanic residents, comprising 93% of the population in 2022. The neighborhood has a median income of $13,231 as of 2022, which is significantly below the national poverty line. Magoffin is one of El Paso's oldest neighborhoods and includes the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, an adobe structure built in 1875.
Over the past decade, Magoffin has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "Hispanic Majority." The Hispanic population has remained between 93% and 95% from 2013 to 2022, indicating a stable and deeply rooted Hispanic community. The neighborhood has not transitioned between diversity categories during this period.
The neighborhood has experienced economic changes despite demographic stability. The median income increased from $11,955 in 2013 to $13,231 in 2022, a 10.7% rise over nine years. However, this growth has not kept pace with inflation. The population decreased from 2,168 in 2013 to 1,492 in 2022, a 31.2% reduction. This population decline, combined with modest income growth, may suggest outmigration of residents seeking better economic opportunities.
Magoffin's demographic composition contrasts with the overall racial makeup of El Paso, which typically shows greater diversity. El Paso is often categorized as a "Majority-Minority" city with a significant white non-Hispanic population. The high concentration of Hispanic residents in Magoffin suggests it may be an ethnic enclave within the broader urban area.
The economic challenges of Magoffin are evident when compared to national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew from about $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2022 (a 35.5% increase), Magoffin's growth rate was much slower. This widening gap highlights the neighborhood's economic challenges and potential for increasing inequality.
Magoffin's population decline is notable when contrasted with El Paso's overall growth. While the city has been experiencing population increases, Magoffin's decreasing numbers suggest localized factors driving residents away, possibly related to limited economic opportunities or urban development patterns.
Magoffin presents a picture of a historically significant, culturally homogeneous neighborhood facing substantial economic challenges. Its stable Hispanic majority suggests strong community ties, but declining population and lagging income growth indicate underlying socio-economic pressures that may threaten the long-term viability of this historic area without targeted interventions and community development efforts.
