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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Greater Greenspoint, Houston
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Greater Greenspoint, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, exhibits a "Majority-Minority" demographic profile with a strong Hispanic majority. As of 2022, the area is characterized by a predominantly Hispanic population (65%) with significant Black representation (23%). The neighborhood's median income of $37,715 in 2022 is lower than the national average. Greater Greenspoint is known locally as "Gunspoint" due to its historically high crime rates, though community efforts have been made in recent years to improve safety and revitalize the area.
Over the past decade, Greater Greenspoint has consistently maintained its "Majority-Minority" status, with the Hispanic population forming the racial majority. The Hispanic community has grown from 63% in 2013 to 65% in 2022. The Black population has decreased from 29% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. There is a slight increase in Asian (from 1% to 2%) and multiracial populations (from 0% to 3%). The White population has remained relatively stable, around 4-6% throughout the decade.
These shifts indicate a gradual transition towards a more diverse community within the "Majority-Minority" framework, potentially moving towards a "Moderate Diversity" categorization if current trends continue.
The economic landscape of Greater Greenspoint has shown modest improvement over the past decade. Median income has increased from $31,923 in 2013 to $37,715 in 2022, representing an 18% growth over nine years. The population has seen fluctuations, peaking at 76,838 in 2019 before declining to 74,140 in 2022. The gradual increase in median income corresponds with the slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Asian and multiracial populations.
Greater Greenspoint's median income remains below both the Texas state median ($63,826 in 2021) and the national median ($69,717 in 2021). The neighborhood's demographic composition, with its strong Hispanic majority, reflects broader trends in Houston and Texas, where Hispanic populations have been growing rapidly. The area's economic challenges, coupled with its demographic makeup, align with patterns seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States where minority communities, particularly Hispanic and Black populations, face socioeconomic disparities.
Greater Greenspoint represents an urban neighborhood experiencing gradual demographic and economic shifts. The trends indicate a community slowly moving towards greater diversity and economic improvement, reflecting broader urban development patterns in major American cities.
