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Demographic and Economic Trends in El Paso's East Side: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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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 East Side neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is categorized as a "Racial Majority" area with a Hispanic majority comprising 85% of the population in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced population growth from 141,041 in 2010 to 173,003 in 2022. The median income has increased to $66,486 in 2022. El Paso's East Side is located near Fort Bliss, a large military installation.
The East Side neighborhood has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" area from 2013 to 2022, with the Hispanic population remaining between 84% and 86%. The White population has declined from 11% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population has remained at around 1%. Individuals identifying as two or more races have increased from 0% to 1% by 2022.
The median income in the East Side neighborhood has increased from $61,737 in 2013 to $66,486 in 2022, representing a growth of 7.7% over nine years. The income growth does not appear strongly correlated with the demographic shifts. The population growth of 22.7% from 2010 to 2022 is significant and may have impacted local infrastructure and housing.
El Paso's East Side's demographic stability contrasts with national trends of urban diversification. The strong Hispanic majority in this neighborhood is characteristic of many border regions in the southwestern United States. The modest income growth may indicate broader economic challenges faced by mid-sized American cities. The steady population growth suggests the area continues to attract new residents.
The East Side neighborhood of El Paso has maintained its status as a Hispanic-majority area with stable demographics. It has experienced significant population growth and modest economic improvement. These trends reflect the interplay of local factors, including the influence of nearby military installations, regional economic conditions, and the characteristics of a border city community.
