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Demographic and Economic Transitions in The Shores of Wellington: A Study of Racial Diversity and Income Changes
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Shores of Wellington, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, exhibits Moderate Diversity with a white plurality (38%) and substantial Black (26%) and Hispanic (23%) populations as of 2022. The area has transitioned from a more homogeneous community to its current diverse state over the past decade. Economically, the neighborhood has experienced growth, with median income increasing from $70,047 in 2013 to $111,254 in 2022, indicating an influx of higher-income residents and potential gentrification.
In 2013, The Shores of Wellington had Moderate Diversity, with a white plurality (37%) and significant Asian (15%) and Black (28%) populations. From 2014-2015, the area maintained Moderate Diversity but saw an increase in the white population, reaching 42% in 2015. Between 2016-2019, the community shifted towards High Diversity, with no group exceeding 40% and at least three groups (White, Black, and Asian) having significant representation (over 10% each). From 2020-2022, the neighborhood returned to Moderate Diversity, with a white plurality and growing Hispanic population. This evolution suggests a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from Hispanic residents and fluctuations in Asian and Black populations.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013-2016, median income remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $65,616 and $71,296. From 2017-2019, there was a notable increase in median income to $82,424 in 2018, coinciding with the period of highest diversity. Between 2020-2022, there was a dramatic rise in median income, reaching $111,254 in 2022, alongside a substantial population increase from 1,742 in 2019 to 2,413 in 2022. These economic trends suggest that the increased diversity may have initially attracted higher-income residents, leading to gentrification and potentially pricing out some previous residents, particularly from minority groups.
The demographic evolution of The Shores of Wellington reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The rapid income growth and population increase in recent years outpace national averages, indicating a particularly dynamic period of change for this neighborhood.
The shift towards greater Hispanic representation aligns with Texas's overall demographic trends, as the state has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population over the past decade. The maintenance of a white plurality in this neighborhood contrasts with some other rapidly diversifying areas of Texas, where Hispanic residents have become the majority in many communities.
The economic growth in The Shores of Wellington is noteworthy, with the median income nearly doubling over a decade. This surpasses the national trend of modest income growth and suggests that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to higher-income residents, potentially due to its evolving diversity and other local amenities.
The Shores of Wellington exemplifies a Transitional Community experiencing rapid demographic and economic changes. These shifts present opportunities and challenges, potentially enhancing the area's cultural richness while also raising concerns about affordability and community cohesion.
