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Demographic Analysis of River Oaks/Brookhollow: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
River Oaks/Brookhollow in Abilene, Texas, is a predominantly White Majority neighborhood with moderate diversity. The white population comprises 73% of residents, with a Hispanic presence of 16% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, reaching 6,716 residents in 2022. River Oaks/Brookhollow has a median income of $78,656, indicating its affluent status within Abilene.
Over the past decade, River Oaks/Brookhollow has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but shows signs of increasing diversity. The white population has decreased from 79% in 2013 to 73% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 11% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These changes suggest a trend towards a Transitional Community.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with median income rising from $72,466 in 2013 to $78,656 in 2022, an increase of about 8.5%. This growth has not been linear, with fluctuations observed. A peak median income of $83,937 was reached in 2019. A slight decline occurred in 2020 and 2022. The increasing diversity appears to correlate with periods of economic growth.
The neighborhood's demographic shifts align with national trends of increasing diversity, particularly the growth in multi-racial identification. The median income in River Oaks/Brookhollow ($78,656 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is a relatively affluent area. The neighborhood's population growth (about 7% from 2013 to 2022) outpaces the national average (about 4.5% from 2010 to 2020), suggesting it is an attractive area for new residents.
River Oaks/Brookhollow is experiencing a gradual transition towards greater diversity while maintaining its economic strength. These changes reflect broader national trends but occur within the context of a community that remains predominantly white and economically prosperous. The coming years may see this neighborhood continue its evolution towards increased diversity, potentially reaching a tipping point that could shift its classification from White Majority to Moderate Diversity if current trends persist.
