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Demographic Analysis of Mustang-Padre Island: White Majority and Racial Composition Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mustang-Padre Island, a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Texas, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as "Low Diversity" with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 70% of the area, while Hispanic residents constitute 23%. The neighborhood's coastal location, which includes beaches and tourist attractions, likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Mustang-Padre Island has maintained its status as a White Majority area, but with notable changes. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited lower diversity, with 79% white residents and 15% Hispanic residents. The community has been gradually transitioning towards increased diversity, albeit slowly.
From 2013 to 2022, a consistent decrease in the white population percentage (from 79% to 70%) and an increase in the Hispanic population (from 15% to 23%) has been observed. This trend suggests a slow but steady move towards a more diverse community, though it still falls under the "Low Diversity" category due to the white population exceeding 75% for most of the observed period.
The emergence of a small Asian population (2% by 2022) and residents identifying as two or more races (4% by 2022) further indicates a gradual diversification trend. This shift could potentially categorize the area as a "Transitional Community" if these trends continue or accelerate in the coming years.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes in the neighborhood. The median income has increased from $91,433 in 2013 to $107,770 in 2022, representing a growth of 17.9% over nine years. This economic growth might be attracting a more diverse population to the area, particularly among higher-income Hispanic and Asian residents.
The population has grown from 10,688 in 2013 to 11,323 in 2022, an increase of 5.9%. This growth, coupled with rising incomes, suggests that the neighborhood is becoming increasingly desirable, potentially driving both economic and demographic changes.
Mustang-Padre Island's demographic makeup differs from Texas as a whole. Texas has a more diverse population, with a larger Hispanic population (about 40%) and a smaller white population (about 40%) statewide. The neighborhood's high median income ($107,770 in 2022) also contrasts with the Texas median household income of around $64,000 in the same year.
The gradual diversification of Mustang-Padre Island aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and coastal areas. However, the pace of change is slower than in many other parts of the country, particularly in terms of racial diversity.
Mustang-Padre Island remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but shows signs of gradual diversification and strong economic growth. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of demographic transition, potentially moving towards increased diversity in the coming years if current patterns persist.
