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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 76637: Predominantly White Population in Cranfills Gap, 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
The zip code 76637 in Cranfills Gap, Texas, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 90% of the population identifying as such. The current median income is $76,113, showing an increase from previous years. This small community has a population of 425 in 2022 and has experienced some fluctuations in both demographics and economic indicators over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Cranfills Gap has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 85% of the total population. This stability in racial composition suggests a relatively static community in terms of diversity.
The Hispanic population has shown some fluctuation, ranging from 5% to 9% over the years, with a slight downward trend from 8% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The category "Two or More Races" emerged in the data from 2016 onwards, growing from 2% to 4% by 2022. This could indicate a gradual increase in racial mixing or a growing comfort with multi-racial identification. The Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 2%, and often reported as 0%. Data for Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations are largely unavailable, suggesting very small or non-existent populations of these groups.
The median income in Cranfills Gap has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $63,749 in 2013 to $76,113 in 2022, representing a growth of about 19.4% over this period. This increase outpaces inflation, suggesting real economic growth in the community. The population has fluctuated over this period, with no clear long-term growth trend. The population was 354 in 2013, reached a peak of 420 in 2018, and stood at 425 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in median income, suggesting that economic improvements may be driven by factors other than population growth.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Cranfills Gap contrasts with the increasing diversity seen in many parts of Texas and the United States as a whole. The growth in median income is a positive economic indicator, potentially reflecting broader economic growth in Texas or the rural economy. The emergence and growth of the "Two or More Races" category, while small, aligns with national trends of increasing multi-racial identification. The stable, predominantly white population in this small city may reflect its rural nature and limited influx of new residents, contrasting with more rapid demographic changes often seen in urban and suburban areas.
In conclusion, while Cranfills Gap has seen some economic improvements over the past decade, its demographic composition has remained largely stable, maintaining its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white community. The subtle shifts towards slightly more racial mixing and the economic growth provide points of consideration for the future trajectory of this small Texas city.
