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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Settlers Ridge in Pflugerville, Texas, currently exhibits Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic plurality (36%) and White population (42%) as of 2022. The neighborhood has transitioned from a White Majority area to a more diverse composition over the past decade. Settlers Ridge is an upper-middle-class neighborhood with a median income of $91,156 in 2022, experiencing fluctuations in its economic status. The area is characterized as a master-planned community with modern amenities and family-friendly living spaces.
The neighborhood underwent significant demographic shifts from 2013 to 2022. From 2013 to 2015, Settlers Ridge was a White Majority area, with the White population declining from 52% to 45%. Between 2016 and 2019, it became a Transitional Community, with the White population dropping below 50% and increases in Hispanic and Asian populations. By 2020, Settlers Ridge achieved Moderate Diversity, with no single group holding a majority. In 2022, the population distribution was 42% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 8% Asian.
The median income in Settlers Ridge demonstrated volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was high stability with incomes ranging from $115,000 to $120,000. Between 2018 and 2022, greater fluctuations occurred, including a significant drop to $89,770 in 2018, a rebound to $125,126 in 2019, and a settling at $91,156 in 2022. The period of high income stability coincided with the transition from White Majority to increased diversity, while income volatility aligned with the solidification of the area's Moderate Diversity status.
The demographic shifts in Settlers Ridge reflect broader trends observed in many suburban areas in the United States, particularly in growing Sun Belt cities like Pflugerville. The increase in Hispanic population aligns with Texas's overall demographic trends of rapid Hispanic population growth. Economic fluctuations, such as income drops in 2018 and 2020, may correspond to broader economic events, including changes in the tech industry or impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The transition to Moderate Diversity in Settlers Ridge indicates a larger national trend towards increased racial and ethnic diversity in suburban areas. This trend is often driven by migration patterns and changing preferences among younger homebuyers. The evolution of Settlers Ridge from a predominantly White, high-income area to a more diverse, economically dynamic neighborhood reflects broader national trends in suburban demographics.
In conclusion, Settlers Ridge has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. These changes present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local policy-making.