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Demographic and Economic Analysis of United Neighborhood in El Paso: A Hispanic Racial Majority Community with Low 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 United neighborhood in El Paso, Texas, is characterized as a Hispanic Racial Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 96% of the area's residents, with a White minority of 4%. The neighborhood faces economic challenges, with a median income of $30,312 in 2022, lower than in previous years. The area is noted for its Hispanic cultural influence in local businesses, cuisine, and community events.
Over the past decade, the United neighborhood has maintained its status as a Hispanic Racial Majority community. The trend shows increasing Hispanic concentration and reduced diversity. From 2013 to 2016, the Hispanic population ranged from 86-89% and the White population from 8-11%. Between 2017 and 2020, the Hispanic majority increased to 90-91%, while the White population decreased to 7-9%. In 2021-2022, the neighborhood transitioned to an even stronger Hispanic Racial Majority with Low Diversity, with the Hispanic population increasing to 94-96% and the White population declining to 4-6%.
The economic situation in the United neighborhood has shown volatility over the past decade, with a downward trend in recent years. From 2013 to 2016, median income fluctuated between $45,237 and $56,530, peaking in 2016. A decline began in 2017-2019, with median income dropping to $39,234 in 2018 before slightly recovering to $46,145 in 2019. A sharp decline occurred in 2020-2022, with median income falling to $29,782 in 2020 and remaining low at $30,312 in 2022.
The economic downturn correlates with the increasing Hispanic concentration, suggesting potential challenges in economic opportunities or integration for this community. Population trends have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,500 and 3,600 residents throughout the decade, with no clear long-term growth or decline pattern.
The increasing Hispanic concentration in the United neighborhood aligns with broader trends in El Paso and other border cities, where Hispanic populations have been growing. However, the 96% Hispanic concentration is higher than the city-wide average for El Paso, which is around 80% Hispanic. The economic decline observed in this neighborhood is concerning when compared to national trends. While the U.S. saw overall income growth in the years leading up to 2020, this neighborhood experienced a sharp decline. The median household income for the United States in 2022 was approximately $70,784, making the United neighborhood's $30,312 significantly below the national average.
This analysis indicates that the United neighborhood is facing challenges related to its increasing racial homogeneity and economic struggles. These trends may be interrelated, potentially indicating limited economic mobility or integration challenges for the Hispanic community in this area. The situation suggests a need for targeted economic development initiatives and community support programs to address these disparities and promote more inclusive growth.
