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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of the Dellcrest Area in San Antonio, Texas
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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 Dellcrest Area in San Antonio, Texas, is a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 5,765 and a median income of $41,584. The area is located near Brooks City-Base, a former Air Force facility that has been converted into a mixed-use development.
Over the past decade, the Dellcrest Area has maintained its Majority-Minority status, with changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the community had a Hispanic Majority (58%) and a significant Black minority (31%). By 2022, the area had a Hispanic Plurality (58%), a slight decrease in the Black population (30%), and a small increase in the White population (11%).
The neighborhood has alternated between Hispanic Majority and Hispanic Plurality status throughout the decade. From 2015 to 2019, the Hispanic population dropped below 50%, reaching its lowest point of 40% in 2019. During this period, the Black population increased, peaking at 41% in 2019. By 2022, the Hispanic population returned to 58%, reestablishing a clear Hispanic Plurality.
The median income in the Dellcrest Area has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a general upward trend, with the median income increasing from $34,361 to $52,657, a 53% increase. However, in 2022, there was a sharp decline to $41,584, a 21% decrease from the previous year.
The periods of highest Hispanic representation (2013-2014 and 2021-2022) coincided with both the lowest and highest median incomes. This suggests a complex relationship between racial demographics and economic conditions, likely influenced by additional factors.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, ranging between 5,400 and 6,200 residents. The most significant decrease occurred between 2020 and 2021.
The demographic shifts in the Dellcrest Area reflect broader trends in San Antonio and Texas. San Antonio has experienced growth in its Hispanic population, aligning with the neighborhood's Hispanic Plurality. However, the Dellcrest Area's significant Black population distinguishes it from many other parts of San Antonio.
The income fluctuations in the Dellcrest Area are more pronounced than those seen in San Antonio as a whole. The sharp income increase from 2018 to 2021 could be related to the ongoing redevelopment of the nearby Brooks City-Base.
The Dellcrest Area represents a dynamic, Transitional Community within San Antonio. Its demographic composition has undergone subtle but important shifts over the past decade. These changes, combined with notable income fluctuations, indicate a neighborhood in flux, likely influenced by both local development initiatives and broader economic trends.
