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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Carver-Kemp Neighborhood, Bryan, 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 Carver-Kemp neighborhood in Bryan, Texas, is a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 7,172 and a median income of $39,753. This area has undergone significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a more balanced racial composition to one dominated by Hispanic residents.
In 2013, Carver-Kemp exhibited Moderate Diversity, with significant Black (34%) and Hispanic (49%) populations. Over the next decade, the neighborhood transitioned to a Hispanic Majority community. By 2022, the Hispanic population grew to 61%, while the Black population decreased to 25%. The White population has remained relatively stable but low, hovering around 10-13% throughout the decade. The Asian population has shown a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Carver-Kemp has shown an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $34,315, and by 2022 it had increased to $39,753, representing a 15.8% growth over the decade. The population of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable, with only a slight decrease from 7,586 in 2013 to 7,172 in 2022.
The trend of increasing Hispanic population in Carver-Kemp aligns with broader demographic shifts observed in many parts of Texas and the southwestern United States. However, the degree of change in this neighborhood appears more pronounced than state-wide averages, indicating that local factors are likely playing a significant role in shaping these demographic trends.
The economic growth in Carver-Kemp, while positive, still places the neighborhood below the Texas state median household income, which was approximately $64,034 in 2021. This suggests that while the area is experiencing economic improvement, it still faces challenges in terms of overall economic development and potentially in addressing income disparities among its diverse population.
The Carver-Kemp neighborhood has evolved from a Moderately Diverse community to a Hispanic Majority area over the past decade, accompanied by modest economic growth. This transition reflects both local dynamics and broader regional trends, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community development and integration in the coming years.
