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Demographic Analysis of University Place, Houston: 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
University Place, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, is currently a White Majority community with a median income of $145,245 as of 2022. The area is near Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. While predominantly white, the neighborhood is becoming more diverse, particularly with a growing Asian population.
Over the past decade, University Place has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with changes. In 2013, the white population was 71% of the total. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 63%, still a majority but trending towards increased diversity. The most significant change has been the growth of the Asian population, increasing from 13% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. This shift suggests a transition towards a more diverse community, potentially moving towards a Moderate Diversity classification in the future if current trends continue.
The Hispanic and Black populations have remained relatively stable, with slight increases over the decade (Hispanic from 10% to 10%, Black from 3% to 6%). The category of "Two or More Races" has grown from 2% to 5%, indicating an increasing trend in multiracial residents.
As the community has become more diverse, there has been a decline in median income. In 2013, the median income was $164,034, reaching a peak of $164,449 in 2016. By 2022, it had decreased to $145,245. This trend suggests that while the area remains affluent, economic factors may be affecting income levels as the demographic makeup shifts. The population has grown from 18,504 in 2013 to 20,078 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood remains attractive to new residents despite the slight decline in median income.
The demographic shifts in University Place mirror trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally white-majority neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. The high median income and significant Asian population growth distinguish it from many other transitioning neighborhoods. The slight decline in median income, while still remaining above national averages, could be related to broader economic trends affecting high-income areas or changes in the local job market, possibly influenced by shifts in the nearby medical and academic sectors.
University Place is experiencing a gradual transition from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community, primarily driven by growth in the Asian population and those identifying as two or more races. While it remains an affluent area, the changing demographics and slight income decline suggest a community in transition, potentially reflecting broader changes in Houston's economic and social landscape. This evolution may bring new cultural influences and economic dynamics to this historically wealthy and predominantly white neighborhood.
