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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 79749 (Ackerly, Texas): White Majority with Growing Hispanic Population
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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 79749 (Ackerly, Texas) is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 57% of the total, while the Hispanic population represents 41%. The area has experienced demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade.
The zip code has shown characteristics of a Transitional Community from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 28% in 2013 to 41% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increased diversity. In 2014, the area was classified as having Low Diversity, with the white population at 78%. By 2022, it had transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with two significant racial groups (White and Hispanic) each exceeding 20% of the population. If current trends continue, the area may soon become a Majority-Minority community, as the combined minority population is approaching 50%.
The median income has shown fluctuations, ranging from $57,413 in 2013 to $80,580 in 2021. There is a general upward trend in median income, with 2021 showing the highest figure of $80,580. The population has grown from 164 in 2010 to 283 in 2022, a 72% increase. This growth, combined with the increasing median income, suggests economic development in the area.
The demographic shifts in Ackerly align with broader trends seen in many parts of Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and contributing to increased diversity. The transition from a predominantly white community to one with significant Hispanic representation is a common pattern in many Texas communities, especially in smaller cities and towns.
The economic volatility observed in Ackerly might mirror challenges faced by other small communities adapting to demographic changes and evolving economic conditions. The overall trend of increasing income alongside population growth suggests that the community has been relatively successful in managing these transitions.
Ackerly presents a case study of a small Texas community undergoing significant demographic and economic changes. Its evolution from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community, with the potential to become a Majority-Minority area in the near future, reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity. The concurrent economic improvements suggest that the community has thus far navigated these changes successfully, though the income volatility indicates ongoing challenges in maintaining stable economic growth.
