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Demographic Analysis of Meadow Village: A Study of Hispanic Population Growth and Racial Homogeneity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Meadow Village, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with low racial diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 84% of the neighborhood's residents. The median income in 2022 was $51,806, showing an increase from previous years. Meadow Village has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 3,961 residents in 2010 to 5,593 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Meadow Village has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The neighborhood has transitioned from moderate diversity to low diversity. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 71%, with White (17%) and Black (6%) populations also present. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 84%, while other racial groups declined.
The median income in Meadow Village has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend. From $50,117 in 2013, it decreased to $39,549 in 2016 before rising to $59,507 in 2021 and settling at $51,806 in 2022. The period of lowest income (2014-2016) coincides with an increase in Hispanic population from 71% to 75%. The subsequent rise in income from 2017 onwards aligns with a further increase in Hispanic population and a decrease in other racial groups.
The demographic evolution of Meadow Village reflects broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. The increasing Hispanic population is consistent with national demographic shifts. The level of Hispanic concentration in Meadow Village (84%) is higher than the overall Hispanic population in San Antonio (64% as of 2020) and exceeds the national average (18.7% as of 2020).
The income trends in Meadow Village have been somewhat volatile compared to national trends. The median household income in the U.S. has shown more consistent growth over the past decade, reaching $70,784 in 2021. Meadow Village's median income of $51,806 in 2022 is below the national average.
Meadow Village has evolved into a more homogeneous Hispanic community over the past decade, with accompanying economic fluctuations. This transformation reflects both local dynamics and broader demographic trends, presenting challenges and opportunities for community development and integration within the larger San Antonio area.
