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Demographic Evolution of Hollister, Idaho: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hollister, Idaho, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The city's population has increased to 2,117, with a median income of $55,273. Hollister has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community in 2013 to a "Transitional Community" with a "White Majority" in 2022, approaching "Majority-Minority" status.
The Hispanic population in Hollister has grown from 8% in 2013 to 42% in 2022, while the white population has decreased from 90% to 57%. This demographic shift has occurred alongside economic changes. The city's population has grown by 81% from 2013 to 2022, with a notable increase from 2019 onwards. Despite population growth and increased diversity, median income has risen from $46,730 in 2013 to $55,273 in 2022, an 18.3% increase.
Hollister experienced economic challenges between 2015-2017, with median income dropping to $40,892 in 2017. However, the economy has since rebounded strongly. The influx of a more diverse population, particularly Hispanic residents, has coincided with economic growth and recovery in recent years.
Based on observed trends, Hollister is likely to continue its demographic transition. The population growth trend suggests the city will likely continue to expand. If current trends persist, Hollister could transition from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community within the next 3-5 years, with the Hispanic population potentially becoming the largest group.
The positive correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income suggests potential for continued economic growth. However, this will depend on the city's ability to integrate new residents and provide economic opportunities. Hollister may soon move from a "Transitional Community" to either a "High Diversity" community or potentially a "Hispanic Plurality" community if the Hispanic population continues its rapid growth while other groups remain stable.
Hollister exemplifies a dynamic, evolving community that has undergone significant demographic and economic changes. Its transition from a low-diversity, predominantly white community to a transitional, increasingly diverse one, coupled with overall economic growth, presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development in the coming years.
