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Demographic Shifts and Hispanic Majority in the Shores of Eastern Hills, Garland, Texas
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Shores of Eastern Hills neighborhood in Garland, Texas, has transformed into a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 52% of residents. The neighborhood has transitioned from Moderate Diversity to its current state over the past decade. The median income increased from $95,773 in 2019 to $128,039 in 2022, indicating economic growth.
In 2013, the Shores of Eastern Hills exhibited Moderate Diversity, with White (33%), Black (28%), and Asian (23%) populations having significant representation. The neighborhood maintained this status for several years with minor fluctuations among these groups.
Between 2019 and 2020, a significant transition occurred, shifting the neighborhood from Moderate Diversity to a Majority-Minority community. The Hispanic population increased from 10% in 2019 to 51% in 2020, establishing a Hispanic Majority that has continued through 2022. Concurrently, the Asian and White populations decreased from 34% and 24% respectively in 2019 to 9% and 19% in 2022.
The demographic transformation coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $95,773 in 2019 to $127,762 in 2020, aligning with the shift in racial composition. This trend continued, with the median income reaching $128,039 in 2022. The population grew from 3,279 in 2019 to 5,052 in 2022.
The demographic shift in the Shores of Eastern Hills reflects broader trends in many Texas cities where Hispanic populations have been growing rapidly. The economic growth in the area, as evidenced by the rising median income, surpasses many national averages. The U.S. median household income in 2021 was approximately $70,784, while the Shores of Eastern Hills' median income of $128,039 in 2022 is significantly higher.
This combination of rapid demographic shift and economic growth presents a unique case study in community transformation. It raises questions about the factors driving these changes, such as targeted development initiatives, changes in local industry, or shifts in regional migration patterns. The neighborhood's evolution from Moderate Diversity to a Hispanic Majority while experiencing economic growth suggests a complex interplay of factors at work in this Texas community.
