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Demographic Evolution in Zip Code 77441: From White Majority to Increasing Racial 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 zip code 77441 in Fulshear, Texas, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2010 to 2022. The population increased from 2,569 residents in 2010 to 25,400 in 2022. As of 2022, the area is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a "White Plurality." This demographic shift has occurred alongside consistently high median incomes.
In 2013, Fulshear was classified as having "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (75% white). By 2020, the white population dropped below 75%, marking a transition to "Moderate Diversity." In 2022, the white population decreased to 50%, indicating a "White Plurality" status. The consistent increase in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations classifies Fulshear as a "Transitional Community."
Throughout the period, Fulshear has maintained a high median income, ranging from $136,084 in 2013 to $159,950 in 2022. Despite year-to-year variations, the overall trend shows a slight increase in median income, rising by about 17.5% from 2013 to 2022. The rapid population growth has not led to a decrease in median income, suggesting that new residents have largely maintained or slightly elevated the area's high economic status.
Fulshear's population growth rate exceeds typical national or suburban growth rates, indicating it as a highly attractive area for new residents. The median income in Fulshear ($159,950 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), positioning it as an affluent suburb. The increasing diversity in Fulshear aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers.
Fulshear represents a rapidly evolving suburban community that has transitioned from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a moderately diverse, affluent suburb with a white plurality. This demographic shift, coupled with sustained high incomes and explosive population growth, suggests a community undergoing significant socio-economic changes while maintaining its economic appeal. These trends may reflect broader patterns of suburbanization and diversification occurring in many growing metropolitan areas across the United States.
