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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Regency Park, San Antonio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Regency Park, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 56% of the residents, while the Hispanic population comprises 30%. The neighborhood has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a current median income of $74,663. The population size of Regency Park has remained relatively stable at approximately 1,000 residents despite these economic changes.
From 2013 to 2022, Regency Park has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population percentage has remained stable at 56% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population, the second-largest group, has fluctuated between 28% and 39% over the decade. The community has transitioned from Low Diversity in the early 2010s to Moderate Diversity in recent years. This shift is evidenced by the increased representation of other racial groups, particularly the growth in the Black population from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, and the "Two or More Races" category increasing from 2% to 4% during the same period.
The economic landscape of Regency Park has undergone significant changes over the past decade. The median income reached its peak in 2017 at $107,268, nearly doubling from the 2013 figure of $84,130. However, there was a sharp decline after 2019, with the median income dropping to $69,421 in 2020, a 32% decrease from the previous year. Since then, there has been a gradual recovery, with the median income reaching $74,663 in 2022.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The period of highest median income (2015-2019) coincided with the highest percentage of white residents (60-62%) and the lowest percentage of Hispanic residents (28-30%). As the community has become more diverse in recent years, particularly with the increase in Black and multiracial residents, the median income has stabilized at a lower level than its peak.
The demographic shifts in Regency Park reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming the norm. However, the economic volatility experienced by this neighborhood, particularly the sharp decline in median income from 2019 to 2020, is more pronounced than national averages. This could be attributed to local economic factors or the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected different regions and demographics in varying ways.
The stable population size of Regency Park, despite economic fluctuations, suggests a strong community attachment or limited housing mobility. This stability in the face of economic changes is somewhat unique and may indicate other factors, such as quality of life or community ties, playing a significant role in residents' decisions to remain in the neighborhood.
Regency Park exemplifies a community in transition, moving towards greater diversity while navigating significant economic challenges. The interplay between demographic shifts and economic trends in this neighborhood provides a microcosm of the complex dynamics shaping many American communities in the 21st century.
