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Demographic and Racial Transitions in Tezel Heights, San Antonio: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tezel Heights, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population constitutes 48%, the White population 25%, the Black population 12%, and those identifying as two or more races 15%. The neighborhood's median income of $79,318 in 2022 indicates a middle to upper-middle-class socioeconomic status. Tezel Heights has experienced demographic shifts and income fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Tezel Heights has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having a "Racial Majority," with Hispanics comprising 68% of the population. By 2022, this had shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status with "Moderate Diversity." The Hispanic population decreased from 68% in 2013 to 48% in 2022, while the White population remained relatively stable between 25% and 40%. The Black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, and a significant multiracial population emerged (15% in 2022, up from 0% in previous years).
The median income in Tezel Heights has shown fluctuation over the years, correlating with demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2017, there was a steady increase in median income from $86,084 to $104,583, coinciding with relative stability in racial composition. From 2018 to 2022, there was a decrease in median income, dropping to $79,318 in 2022. This period aligns with more dramatic shifts in racial composition, particularly the increase in Black residents and the emergence of a significant multiracial population.
The population of Tezel Heights fluctuated, peaking at 880 in 2019 before dropping to 415 in 2022. This decrease coincides with increased diversity and decreased median income, suggesting possible economic pressures or changes in housing availability that may have influenced both demographic and economic trends.
The demographic shifts observed in Tezel Heights align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and the emergence of majority-minority communities have become more common. The decrease in the Hispanic majority is notable given San Antonio's strong Hispanic heritage and culture.
The fluctuations in median income, especially the decrease in recent years, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by middle-class neighborhoods in the post-2008 recession era and during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the median income in Tezel Heights remains above the national median, suggesting it remains a relatively affluent area.
The significant increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 15% in one year) is noteworthy and may reflect changing demographics and evolving social attitudes towards racial identity. This trend aligns with national data showing a rapid increase in multiracial identifications in recent years.
Tezel Heights exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States. Its transition from a Hispanic-majority neighborhood to a more diverse, majority-minority community, coupled with economic fluctuations, provides a microcosm of broader demographic and economic shifts occurring in many American cities. These changes have implications for local culture, community dynamics, and potentially for urban planning and policy in San Antonio.
