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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77659: Predominant White Population and Emerging 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
The zip code 77659 in Pinewood Estates, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 5,486 and a median income of $74,233. This analysis examines the community's evolution over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Pinewood Estates has maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 84% of the total. The white population has decreased from 91% in 2013 to 85% in 2022, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2-5% throughout the decade. A small but consistent Asian presence (1-2%) has emerged since 2017, whereas there was no significant Asian population from 2013 to 2015.
The median income in Pinewood Estates has fluctuated over the decade. It increased from $64,207 in 2013 to $74,233 in 2022, representing a 15.6% increase over nine years. The median income peaked at $80,397 in 2017 before declining and then stabilizing. After a significant drop to $66,403 in 2019, the median income has shown recovery in recent years.
The economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of highest income (2015-2018) coincides with the highest percentage of white population and lowest Hispanic population. The increase in diversity, particularly growth in the Hispanic population, from 2019 onwards correlates with a period of income fluctuation and overall lower median income compared to the 2015-2018 peak.
The trend of increasing diversity in Pinewood Estates, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The median income in Pinewood Estates ($74,233 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), suggesting a relatively affluent community. The community's resistance to rapid demographic change, maintaining a strong white majority over a decade, may indicate a more stable or established community compared to faster-changing urban or suburban areas.
In conclusion, Pinewood Estates remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." Subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest a gradual transition. The community is slowly moving towards greater diversity, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population, while maintaining a relatively high median income. These trends, if continued, may lead to more significant demographic and economic changes in the coming years.
