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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Brickyard Neighborhood, Beaumont, Texas: From Black Plurality to Moderate 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 Brickyard neighborhood in Beaumont, Texas, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, the neighborhood exhibits Moderate Diversity with Hispanic (36%), White (36%), and Black (27%) populations. This represents a shift from a predominantly Black area to a more diverse community. Economically, Brickyard's median income increased from $13,779 in 2013 to $35,544 in 2022, indicating improved economic conditions despite population fluctuations.
In 2013, Brickyard had a Black Plurality, with 45% of the population identifying as Black. From 2014 to 2019, it shifted to a White Plurality, with the White population consistently representing the largest group, though not exceeding 50%. By 2020, the area began showing signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with Hispanic representation growing from 7% in 2015 to 37% in 2020. As of 2022, Brickyard has settled into a state of Moderate Diversity, with a relatively even distribution among White, Hispanic, and Black populations.
The demographic shifts in Brickyard correlate with significant economic changes. As the neighborhood transitioned from a Black Plurality to a White Plurality (2013-2019), median income more than doubled from $13,779 to $35,702. The period of most rapid income growth (2015-2019) coincided with an increase in Hispanic population and a decrease in Black population percentage. Since 2019, as the neighborhood has become more diverse, median income has stabilized around $35,000, suggesting a potential link between increased diversity and economic stability.
The demographic shifts in Brickyard align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The significant growth in the Hispanic population mirrors trends seen in many Texas cities over the past decade. The economic improvement in Brickyard, with median income nearly tripling from 2013 to 2022, outpaces national income growth rates for the same period, suggesting localized factors contributing to this rapid economic development.
Despite this growth, the 2022 median income of $35,544 still falls below the national median household income, indicating that while progress has been made, there is still room for economic improvement in the neighborhood. The transition to a more diverse community structure in Brickyard reflects a broader national trend towards increased racial and ethnic diversity in urban neighborhoods, particularly in sunbelt states like Texas. This shift often brings both challenges and opportunities, potentially influencing local businesses, schools, and community services to adapt to the changing demographics.
