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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77622: White Majority and Racial Composition in Hamshire, Texas
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 77622 in Hamshire, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 79% white, with a median income of $77,991. This rural community has undergone minor demographic changes and economic fluctuations over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Hamshire has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 68% to 83%, with the most recent data showing 79% in 2022. The Hispanic population has fluctuated, reaching 26% in 2018 and settling at 19% in 2022. The Black population has consistently remained low, never exceeding 4%. Asian, Native American, and multiracial populations have maintained minimal representation, collectively never exceeding 5% of the total population.
The median income in Hamshire has shown an overall upward trend. It increased from $71,790 in 2013 to $77,991 in 2022, representing an 8.6% growth over the decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $85,969, followed by a slight decrease in 2022. The population has fluctuated between 603 and 868 residents, settling at 697 in 2022. These population changes do not appear to strongly correlate with income trends.
The persistence of a white majority and relatively low diversity in Hamshire is consistent with many rural areas in Texas and across the United States. The overall increase in median income of 8.6% over a decade is modest but positive. The fluctuating Hispanic population, while not large enough to change the community's diversity category, may reflect broader trends of increasing Hispanic populations in Texas.
Hamshire has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. There are subtle signs of demographic shifts, particularly in the Hispanic population. The community has experienced moderate economic growth, as evidenced by the increase in median income. These trends suggest a slowly evolving rural community that is not dramatically changing but is not entirely static. The interplay between these demographic and economic factors will likely continue to shape the character of Hamshire in the coming years.
