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Demographic and Economic Trends in Lazy Brook - Timbergrove: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Growth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, currently exhibits moderate diversity with a White plurality. The White population comprises 48% of the community, followed by Hispanic residents at 40%. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, reaching 14,719 residents in 2022. It is a relatively affluent area with a median income of $89,822 in 2022, above the national average.
Over the past decade, Lazy Brook - Timbergrove has transitioned from a majority-minority community to one of moderate diversity with a White plurality. In 2013, Hispanic residents comprised 45% of the population and White residents 46%. By 2022, the White population increased to 48% while the Hispanic population decreased to 40%. The Asian population has grown from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Black population has remained stable at around 6% throughout the decade.
The demographic changes in Lazy Brook - Timbergrove correlate with economic growth. The median income has risen from $69,845 in 2013 to $89,822 in 2022, a 28.6% increase. This economic uplift coincides with the increase in the White population percentage and the growth of the Asian community. The population has grown from 12,621 in 2013 to 14,719 in 2022, a 16.6% increase.
The trends observed in Lazy Brook - Timbergrove reflect patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Asian population, aligns with national trends of increasing Asian-American populations in metropolitan areas. The economic growth and demographic shifts mirror patterns of gentrification seen in many urban neighborhoods.
Unlike many gentrifying neighborhoods that see a significant decrease in minority populations, Lazy Brook - Timbergrove has maintained a substantial Hispanic presence. The continued presence of a large Hispanic community alongside growing White and Asian populations indicates that the neighborhood has maintained some of its cultural diversity while experiencing economic growth.
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove presents a case of a transitional community that has evolved from a majority-minority area to one of moderate diversity with increasing affluence. This transition has occurred without completely displacing its Hispanic population, creating a blend of cultural diversity and economic prosperity.
