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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77954: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 77954 in Cuero, Texas, transitioned from a "White Majority" community in 2013 to a "Moderate Diversity" community by 2022. The white population decreased from 51% to 49%, while the Hispanic population increased from 35% to 38%. This demographic shift coincided with a significant increase in median income, rising from $47,102 to $63,526, an increase of approximately 35%.
The community showed signs of becoming a "Transitional Community," evident in the growth of the Hispanic population and the emergence of a small but increasing "two or more races" category, which grew from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. This trend indicates a slowly diversifying population structure.
The population remained relatively stable during this period, with only minor fluctuations. As of 2022, the population stood at 11,623. The stability in population size, coupled with increasing diversity and rising incomes, might indicate a gradual replacement of some residents with newcomers of different racial backgrounds and potentially higher income levels.
The trends observed in Cuero align with broader patterns seen in many parts of the United States. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly through growth in Hispanic populations, is a common trend in many areas, especially in Texas and the Southwest. The significant increase in median income over this period also reflects a general trend of economic growth seen in many parts of the country post-2008 recession, though the extent of growth in Cuero appears to be particularly strong.
The stability in population size, despite these changes, suggests that Cuero may be experiencing a form of "demographic churn" rather than rapid expansion. This could be indicative of broader trends in similar-sized communities where economic opportunities are attracting new residents while potentially displacing others.
Cuero presents a case of a community transitioning from a clear white majority to a more diverse population composition, while experiencing significant economic growth. These changes likely have implications for local culture, services, and community dynamics, potentially presenting both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development.
