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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 79098: Transition from White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 79098 in Wildorado, Texas, is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 55% of the total, with a Hispanic presence of 39%. The current median income is $75,096, which is above the national median.
Over the past decade, Wildorado has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, 71% of the population identified as white, decreasing to 55% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 26% in 2013 to 39% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a "Transitional Community."
The community has experienced a slight increase in diversity with the growth of the "Two or More Races" category, from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The median income in Wildorado has fluctuated, peaking in 2015 at $95,372 and decreasing to $75,096 in 2022. This decline coincides with the increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population.
Despite the overall decline from the 2015 peak, the median income has remained relatively stable in recent years and is still considerably higher than the national median. The population has grown from 582 in 2013 to 773 in 2022, a 32.8% increase.
The demographic shifts observed in Wildorado align with broader trends seen across Texas and many parts of the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and contributing to increased diversity. The economic resilience of the area, maintaining above-average median incomes despite demographic changes, is noteworthy.
Wildorado exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that is moving from low to moderate diversity while maintaining economic stability. The coming years will likely see further shifts towards increased diversity, potentially reaching a point where it becomes a "Majority-Minority" community. The economic impacts of these changes will be crucial to monitor, as they will determine the long-term stability and prosperity of the area.
