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Demographic Evolution of Boulder Ridge: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Boulder Ridge, a neighborhood in Pflugerville, Texas, has transformed into a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $67,207 as of 2022. Over the past decade, the area has shifted from Moderate Diversity to its current demographic composition. Boulder Ridge is characterized by its family-oriented environment and proximity to technology industry centers.
In 2013, Boulder Ridge displayed Moderate Diversity, with Hispanic (56%) and White (36%) populations as the primary groups. The following decade saw a transition to a Hispanic Majority community. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 68%. This change indicates a Transitional Community pattern, with consistent Hispanic population growth annually.
The White population experienced a steady decrease from 36% in 2013 to 27% in 2022. The Black population varied, reaching 9% in 2016 but declining to 4% by 2022. Asian representation remained low throughout the period, reaching 1% in 2022.
The median income in Boulder Ridge has fluctuated, potentially correlating with demographic changes. In 2013, the median income was $63,276. It peaked in 2014 at $69,907, coinciding with the highest White population percentage (36%) and lowest Hispanic percentage (52%) in the available data. As the Hispanic population increased, income declined, reaching $57,519 in 2019. Recently, the trend reversed, with median income rising to $67,207 in 2022, despite continued Hispanic majority growth. This recent increase may indicate improving economic prospects for the Hispanic community or an influx of higher-earning Hispanic residents.
The population grew modestly from 2,065 in 2013 to 2,365 in 2022, suggesting steady attraction to the neighborhood, possibly due to its evolving cultural character and economic opportunities.
The demographic shift in Boulder Ridge aligns with broader trends in Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing rapidly, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The transition to a Hispanic Majority community reflects similar changes in many Texas cities, driven by both immigration and higher birth rates among Hispanic families.
The income fluctuations and recent upward trend may indicate the growing economic power of the Hispanic community in Texas, as well as the state's overall robust economy, particularly in tech-adjacent areas like Pflugerville, which is near Austin's tech corridor.
The neighborhood's ability to maintain and increase its median income while transitioning to a Hispanic Majority suggests successful integration of this growing demographic into the local economy. This trend contrasts with some national patterns where increased diversity has sometimes correlated with income stagnation.
Boulder Ridge exemplifies a Transitional Community that has evolved into a Hispanic Majority area over the past decade. Despite initial economic challenges during this transition, recent years have shown economic resilience, potentially positioning the neighborhood as a model for successful demographic integration and economic growth in diversifying suburban communities.
