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Demographic Changes and Racial Composition in Walker Ranch, San Antonio
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Walker Ranch, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, currently presents as a White Plurality community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 56% of the neighborhood, followed by a Hispanic presence at 36%. The area has experienced fluctuations in its demographic composition and economic indicators over the past decade. Walker Ranch is known for its proximity to the Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park.
Over the past decade, Walker Ranch has undergone several transitions in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood maintained a White Majority status, with the white population consistently above 50%. In 2018, there was a shift to a White Plurality, as the white population dropped below 50% (to 49%) for the first time in the dataset. The period from 2018 to 2020 saw the neighborhood oscillate between White Plurality and Majority-Minority status, with the white population hovering around the 50% mark. By 2022, the neighborhood had stabilized as a White Plurality community, with an increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races.
The median income in Walker Ranch has shown fluctuation over the years, which may correlate with the demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2015, there was a slight decrease in median income, coinciding with a stable White Majority period. A significant drop in median income occurred in 2016 ($64,344), which aligns with an increase in the Black population and a decrease in the Hispanic population. The years 2018-2020 saw an increase in median income, peaking at $78,463 in 2020. This period coincides with the shift towards a more diverse racial composition. There was a drop in median income in 2021 ($66,810), followed by a recovery in 2022.
The population of Walker Ranch has fluctuated, with peaks in 2020 (1,001 residents) and 2018 (974 residents), potentially indicating periods of increased attractiveness or development in the neighborhood.
The demographic shifts observed in Walker Ranch align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increased diversity and demographic changes are becoming more common. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the increases seen in 2018-2020, may reflect broader economic trends in the San Antonio area or Texas as a whole.
The significant Hispanic presence in Walker Ranch (36% in 2022) is consistent with the larger demographic makeup of San Antonio, which is known for its strong Hispanic culture and heritage. However, the White Plurality status of Walker Ranch suggests that this neighborhood may be distinct from the overall city demographics, where Hispanic residents often form a majority or plurality.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent income recovery, could indicate resilience in the face of broader economic challenges, such as those brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic resilience, combined with the trend towards increased diversity, may suggest that Walker Ranch is evolving into a more dynamic and multicultural community within San Antonio.
