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Demographic and Economic Trends in Estates in High Country: A Study of White Majority and Racial 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 Estates in High Country neighborhood in Carrollton, Texas, exhibits a White Majority demographic profile with a median income of $144,584 as of 2022. This community has maintained its status as a predominantly white area over the past decade, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity. The neighborhood is characterized by luxurious homes and well-manicured landscapes, attracting high-income professionals and families seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan amenities.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), the Estates in High Country has consistently fallen under the "White Majority" category, with the white population never dropping below 70%. The white population decreased from 81% in 2013 to 74% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift towards a more diverse community. The Asian population fluctuated but generally increased, from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2020, before settling at 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, hovering around 10-13% throughout the decade.
The Black population saw an increase, from 1% or less before 2018 to 6-8% in recent years. The emergence of a "Two or More Races" category (3-4% in recent years) further indicates a trend towards increased diversity. While not yet reaching the "Moderate Diversity" threshold, these changes suggest the neighborhood is slowly transitioning from "Low Diversity" towards a more mixed community.
The median income in the Estates in High Country has seen fluctuations over the past decade. There was an increase from $117,175 in 2013 to a peak of $165,350 in 2017, representing a 41% rise in four years. After 2017, there was a gradual decline, with the median income settling at $144,584 in 2022. Despite the recent decline, the 2022 median income is still 23% higher than in 2013, indicating overall economic growth.
These economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of rapid income growth (2013-2017) coincided with relatively stable racial demographics, suggesting that the existing community experienced economic prosperity. The subsequent period of income decline and stabilization (2017-2022) aligns with the increased racial diversity, potentially indicating an influx of diverse, high-income professionals into the neighborhood.
The trends observed in the Estates in High Country reflect broader patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States. These include gradual diversification of traditionally white-majority neighborhoods, particularly with increases in Asian and Hispanic populations. The growth in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with national trends, as multiracial identities become more common and acknowledged. The high median income, even after recent declines, places this neighborhood well above the national median household income, highlighting its status as an affluent enclave.
The neighborhood's ability to maintain a high median income while becoming more diverse challenges stereotypes about diversity and property values, aligning with research showing that diverse, high-income neighborhoods are becoming more common in American suburbs. In conclusion, while the Estates in High Country remains a White Majority community, it shows signs of evolving into a more diverse, high-income neighborhood. This gradual shift reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in affluent suburbs, suggesting a changing landscape of wealth distribution across racial lines in American society.
