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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 79534: White Majority 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
Zip code 79534 in McCaulley, Texas, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has 140 residents and a median income of $69,843. This rural community has undergone minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, McCaulley has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The white population has remained dominant, decreasing slightly from 80% in 2020 to 72% in 2022. This change has not significantly altered the overall demographic categorization of the area.
The Hispanic population has increased gradually, rising from 20% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. This trend indicates slow but steady growth in the Hispanic community. A small "Two or More Races" population emerged in recent years (1% in 2021, increasing to 3% in 2022), adding a minor element of diversity to the community.
The median income in McCaulley has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there has been an overall upward trend, with the median income increasing from $55,201 in 2013 to $69,843 in 2022, a 26.5% increase. There was a substantial increase to $81,503 in 2021, before declining in 2022.
These economic changes do not appear to directly correlate with the subtle demographic shifts. The Hispanic population has grown steadily regardless of income fluctuations, suggesting that factors other than local economic conditions may be driving this demographic change.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 125 and 143 residents, with no clear trend of growth or decline. This population stability, combined with the gradual increase in Hispanic residents and the emergence of a multi-racial category, suggests a slow, organic change in the community's composition rather than rapid demographic shifts driven by significant economic or social factors.
The gradual increase in Hispanic population aligns with broader trends seen across Texas and many parts of the United States. The stability of the white majority contrasts with more rapid diversification seen in many urban and suburban areas of Texas.
The median income in McCaulley ($69,843 in 2022) is lower than the Texas state median of $67,321 as of 2021, but it has shown stronger growth over the past decade compared to the state average. This suggests that while McCaulley remains a relatively low-diversity, predominantly white community, it has experienced positive economic growth that outpaces the state average.
McCaulley represents a stable, slowly evolving rural community. While it maintains its status as a low-diversity area with a white majority, there are signs of gradual demographic shifts, particularly in the Hispanic population. These changes, coupled with overall positive economic trends, suggest a community that is experiencing subtle but meaningful evolution in its demographic and economic landscape.
