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Demographic Shift in East Terrell Hills: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Terrell Hills, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, has experienced a significant demographic shift over the past decade. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 62% of the neighborhood's residents, categorizing it as a "Hispanic Majority" community. The median income in 2022 was $42,996, indicating a moderate economic profile within San Antonio. East Terrell Hills is known for its proximity to Fort Sam Houston, which may influence its demographic and economic characteristics.
Between 2013 and 2022, East Terrell Hills transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Hispanic Majority" status. In 2013, the neighborhood's population consisted of 48% Hispanic, 29% White, and 15% Black residents. By 2022, the Hispanic population had increased to 62%, while the Black population decreased to 5%, and the White population remained relatively stable between 29% and 33%.
The neighborhood has shown signs of being a "Transitional Community," with consistent growth in the Hispanic population and slight increases in the "two or more races" category, which rose from 0% in 2015 to 3% in 2022. The median income in East Terrell Hills has fluctuated over the years, with a general trend towards modest growth. In 2013, the median income was $43,693, which decreased to $37,675 in 2017 before recovering to $42,996 in 2022.
The periods of lower median income (2014-2019) coincided with the acceleration of the Hispanic majority trend. However, the recovery of median income in recent years, alongside continued Hispanic population growth, suggests an improving economic integration of this demographic group. The population of East Terrell Hills has also changed significantly, decreasing from 5,536 in 2010 to 4,425 in 2012, before steadily rising to 6,091 in 2022.
The demographic shift observed in East Terrell Hills aligns with broader trends seen across Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing rapidly. San Antonio has long been known for its strong Hispanic heritage, and the changes in East Terrell Hills reflect an intensification of this characteristic. The economic resilience of the neighborhood, maintaining a relatively stable median income despite significant demographic changes, is noteworthy.
East Terrell Hills exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from moderate diversity to a clear Hispanic majority over the past decade. This shift, coupled with population growth and economic resilience, illustrates a dynamic community adapting to changing demographics while maintaining its economic stability. The neighborhood's evolution offers insights into the broader patterns of demographic and economic change occurring in urban areas across Texas and the United States.
