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Demographic Evolution of New West, Garland: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
New West, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,848 and a median income of $52,384. New West demonstrates moderate diversity, with significant representation from Hispanic (38%), Black (35%), and White (15%) populations. The neighborhood has experienced an increase in its "Other" racial category, rising from 0% to 9% in 2022, indicating an influx of residents from diverse backgrounds not captured by traditional racial categories.
Over the past decade, New West has undergone a significant demographic transformation. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Moderate Diversity, with no clear racial majority but significant representation from Hispanic (35%), Black (31%), and White (20%) populations. By 2017, the area had transitioned to a Hispanic Plurality, with the Hispanic population reaching 50%. This shift continued, and by 2020, New West could be categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with minority groups collectively constituting over 80% of the population.
The most recent data from 2022 shows a slight reversal of the Hispanic growth trend, with their representation decreasing from 51% in 2020 to 38% in 2022. Simultaneously, there's been a steady increase in the Black population, rising from 21% in 2017 to 35% in 2022. The White population has gradually declined from 20% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. These shifts suggest that New West is a Transitional Community, with ongoing changes in its racial makeup indicating a trend towards increasing diversity, particularly with the recent growth in the "Other" category.
The demographic shifts in New West correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $45,691 to $52,384. However, this growth hasn't been linear. There was a significant drop in 2014 to $37,054, coinciding with a period when the Hispanic population was growing and the Asian population declining. The income then steadily increased as the community became more diverse, reaching a peak of $52,159 in 2020.
The slight dip in median income from 2020 to 2021 (from $52,159 to $50,751) corresponds with a period of increased Black representation and decreased Hispanic representation. The subsequent rise to $52,384 in 2022 aligns with a more balanced distribution among racial groups and the emergence of the "Other" category.
The demographic shifts observed in New West reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in Texas. The growth of Hispanic and Black populations, coupled with a decline in the White population, is consistent with national demographic trends in many metropolitan areas. The recent emergence of a significant "Other" category (9% in 2022) may indicate that New West is attracting a diverse array of new residents, possibly including mixed-race individuals or immigrants from various backgrounds.
The economic trajectory of New West, with its overall upward trend in median income despite some fluctuations, suggests a degree of economic resilience. This is particularly noteworthy given the significant demographic changes, as it indicates that the neighborhood has maintained and improved its economic standing while undergoing substantial shifts in its racial composition.
New West exemplifies a dynamic, transitional community that has evolved from moderate diversity to a majority-minority status with increasing complexity in its racial makeup. These demographic shifts, coupled with a generally improving economic picture, point to a neighborhood in flux, adapting to changing urban dynamics and potentially offering opportunities for a diverse range of residents.
