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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 79342: Hispanic Plurality and White Population in Loop, 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 79342 in Loop, Texas, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The area has a Hispanic plurality (54%) and a significant White population (43%), with a small Black representation (2%). The median income for 2022 is $99,488, which is high for a rural Texas community. The population of Loop in 2022 is 129, indicating that small changes can cause significant percentage shifts in demographic composition.
Loop has undergone notable demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the community was categorized as "White Majority" with 54% of the population. By 2015, it transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status, with the Hispanic population reaching 64% and maintaining a majority until 2018. From 2019 onwards, the area has been classified as "Moderate Diversity," with Hispanic and White populations both maintaining significant representation.
This transition suggests a "Transitional Community" status throughout much of the 2010s, as the Hispanic population increased and the White population declined proportionally. The introduction of a small Black population (1-3%) in recent years further supports this categorization.
The median income in Loop has shown considerable volatility over the years, possibly due to the small population size making the statistics sensitive to individual household changes. There was a general upward trend from 2013 ($49,165) to 2018 ($104,660), coinciding with the shift towards a Hispanic majority. A sharp decline occurred in 2020 to $42,825, followed by a recovery to $99,488 in 2022.
The period of highest income (2016-2019) corresponded with the highest proportion of Hispanic residents, suggesting that the demographic shift may have been accompanied by economic opportunities or changes in the local economy that benefited the community as a whole.
The demographic changes in Loop reflect broader trends seen across Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing, particularly in rural and small-town settings. The volatility in both demographics and income is likely more pronounced in Loop due to its extremely small population size.
The median income of $99,488 in 2022 is significantly higher than the Texas median household income (approximately $67,000 in 2021), suggesting that despite its small size, Loop has maintained a relatively prosperous economic status. This could be due to specific local industries or the influence of high-earning households in a small population.
Loop represents a microcosm of demographic change, transitioning from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic plurality over the past decade. These changes have been accompanied by significant economic fluctuations, ultimately resulting in a relatively high median income. The community's small size makes it particularly susceptible to rapid changes, both demographically and economically, which will likely continue to shape its character in the coming years.
