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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Forman neighborhood in Plano, Texas currently exhibits Moderate Diversity, with a Hispanic plurality (37%), White (43%), and Asian (14%) populations as of 2022. The area has transitioned from a White plurality to a more diverse community over the past decade. Forman represents a middle-class suburban area within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a median income of $72,969 in 2022.
In 2013, Forman had a White Plurality (40%), with Asian (18%) and Hispanic (28%) populations. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification. The Hispanic population grew to 44% in 2021 before declining to 37% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated but maintained a significant presence, while the White population remained relatively stable around 40-43%.
The median income in Forman has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $71,003 in 2013 to $72,969 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a significant dip in median income from 2013 to 2015, dropping to $56,365, which coincided with an increase in the Hispanic population and a decrease in the Asian population.
As the community became more diverse in the latter half of the decade, median income steadily increased, potentially indicating successful economic integration of various racial groups. The rise in income levels alongside increasing diversity challenges the notion that diversity and economic prosperity are mutually exclusive.
The demographic changes in Forman mirror broader trends seen across many American suburbs, particularly in the Sunbelt region. The increase in Hispanic population is consistent with national trends, as the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States over the past decade.
The maintenance of a relatively high median income despite demographic shifts is noteworthy, as it suggests that Plano has managed to attract and retain diverse, middle-class residents. This stands in contrast to some other rapidly diversifying areas that have experienced economic challenges.
The stable White population percentage, despite increasing diversity, indicates that Forman has likely avoided rapid "white flight" seen in some diversifying communities. Instead, it appears to have achieved a more gradual and balanced demographic transition.
Forman's evolution from a White Plurality to a Moderately Diverse community with a strong economic base reflects broader trends of increasing suburban diversity. The neighborhood's ability to maintain economic stability while becoming more diverse could make it a model for successful multicultural suburban development in the 21st century.