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Demographic Evolution in Zip Code 78413: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 78413 in Corpus Christi, Texas, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the area is classified as a "Hispanic Majority" community with 62% of the population identifying as Hispanic. This classification meets the "Racial Majority" definition, where a single racial group comprises more than 50% of the population. The area also demonstrates "Moderate Diversity," with White (30%), Black (4%), and Asian (3%) residents comprising the remaining population.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Moderate Diversity" area to a "Hispanic Majority" community. In 2013, the earliest year with complete racial data, the area was more evenly split between Hispanic (55%) and White (34%) populations, with the combined minority population just crossing the threshold for a "Majority-Minority" classification. The Hispanic population has steadily increased its share, growing from 55% in 2013 to 62% in 2022, while the White population declined from 34% to 30% over the same period.
The Black and Asian populations have remained relatively stable, with slight increases over the decade (Black from 4% to 4%, Asian from 2% to 3%). The consistency in these minority populations, coupled with the growing Hispanic majority, has maintained the area's "Moderate Diversity" classification throughout the period.
The demographic shifts in this zip code have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked in 2016 at $83,093 and has since experienced some volatility, ending at $75,647 in 2022. This represents a slight overall decline from the 2013 figure of $75,963 when adjusted for inflation. The period of highest income (2015-2017) coincides with the acceleration of the Hispanic population's growth, suggesting that this demographic shift may have been driven in part by economic opportunities attracting Hispanic residents to the area.
The population of the zip code has remained relatively stable over the decade, with a peak of 37,616 in 2018 and a current population of 34,681 in 2022. This stability in overall population, combined with the changing racial composition, indicates that the demographic shifts are likely due to a combination of natural population growth within the Hispanic community and some out-migration of White residents.
The demographic trends in this zip code align with broader patterns observed across Texas and many parts of the United States, particularly in terms of the growing Hispanic population. Texas as a whole has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population, becoming a "Majority-Minority" state in recent years. The economic trends in this zip code seem to be more robust than state and national averages. While there has been some volatility, the median income has remained relatively high compared to the Texas state median (which was around $64,034 in 2021).
Zip code 78413 in Corpus Christi exemplifies a "Transitional Community" moving towards a stronger "Hispanic Majority" while maintaining "Moderate Diversity." The economic resilience of the area during this transition suggests a relatively smooth demographic evolution, potentially driven by economic opportunities that have attracted and retained a growing Hispanic population while maintaining a diverse community fabric.
