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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Sylvan Heights West, Fort Worth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sylvan Heights West, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, is characterized by a Hispanic majority population with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 2,857 residents and a median income of $59,539. The area has maintained a consistent Hispanic majority over the past decade, experiencing gradual economic fluctuations and minor shifts in racial composition.
From 2013 to 2022, Sylvan Heights West has remained a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population has consistently represented over 75% of the neighborhood's residents, reaching a peak of 86% in 2015 and 2017. Recent years have seen a slight decline, with the Hispanic population at 77% in 2022. This decrease suggests a potential trend towards increased diversity, albeit at a slow rate.
The White population has shown a gradual increase from 15% in 2013 to 20% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady influx of White residents. The Asian population has maintained a small presence, fluctuating between 2-5% over the years. The neighborhood shows no recorded Black population throughout this period.
The median income in Sylvan Heights West has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $39,507 in 2013 to a peak of $61,136 in 2018, representing a 55% increase over five years. This was followed by a decline to $47,368 in 2021 before rebounding to $59,539 in 2022.
The economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of highest income growth (2013-2018) coincided with a slight decrease in the Hispanic majority and increases in White and Asian populations. The subsequent income decline in 2019-2021 occurred alongside a stabilization of the racial composition.
The persistent Hispanic majority in Sylvan Heights West reflects broader trends in Texas. The income fluctuations in the neighborhood mirror national economic trends to some extent, with growth leading up to 2018 followed by challenges in subsequent years. The neighborhood's median income remains below both the Texas ($63,826 in 2020) and national ($64,994 in 2020) medians.
Sylvan Heights West presents a case of a stable Hispanic Majority community experiencing gradual demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations. The neighborhood maintains its distinct cultural character while undergoing subtle changes in racial composition and substantial income variations.
