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Demographic Analysis of Northwest Los Angeles Heights: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in San Antonio, 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
Northwest Los Angeles Heights in San Antonio, Texas, is a neighborhood with Low Diversity and a Hispanic Racial Majority. As of 2022, 95% of the population identifies as Hispanic. The median income in 2022 was $38,925, which is below the national median. The neighborhood shares its name with an area in Los Angeles, California, but is distinctly Texan in its demographic makeup and cultural identity.
Over the past decade, Northwest Los Angeles Heights has maintained its status as a neighborhood with Low Diversity and a Hispanic Racial Majority. The Hispanic population increased from 88% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The White population decreased from 9% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout the decade.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated but generally remained low. In 2013, the median income was $42,097, which decreased to $37,370 in 2020 before rising to $38,925 in 2022. This downward trend in median income correlates with the increasing Hispanic majority. The population has remained stable at approximately 9,000 residents throughout the decade.
The demographic trends in Northwest Los Angeles Heights reflect patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, where certain neighborhoods become increasingly associated with specific ethnic groups. The extent of the Hispanic majority in this neighborhood is notably high even for San Antonio, which has a significant Hispanic population overall.
The economic challenges faced by this community, as evidenced by the low and declining median income, are consistent with national trends showing income gaps between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white populations. The degree of economic struggle in this neighborhood appears more pronounced than national averages.
Northwest Los Angeles Heights represents a case of increasing ethnic homogeneity coupled with economic challenges. This trend raises questions about economic opportunities, community resources, and potential needs for targeted economic development initiatives in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods. The stability of the population size despite these challenges suggests strong community ties and cultural attachment to the area.
