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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Countryside San Pedro, San Antonio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Countryside San Pedro, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile as of 2022. The area is characterized by a White majority (52%) with a significant Hispanic population (41%). The median income of $62,999 in 2022 suggests a middle-class suburban community. The neighborhood has seen steady population growth over the past decade, indicating its appeal as a residential area within the larger San Antonio metropolitan region.
Over the past decade, Countryside San Pedro has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" with 59% of the population identifying as white. By 2016, the area had shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the Hispanic population growing to 49% and the white population decreasing to 49%. This change likely reflects broader demographic trends in Texas, particularly in urban areas experiencing increased diversity.
From 2017 to 2022, the neighborhood has maintained a "Moderate Diversity" classification, with white and Hispanic populations remaining the two dominant groups, each consistently representing over 40% of the population. The slight increase in the white population percentage in 2022 (52%) suggests a potential stabilization or reversal of the previous trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Countryside San Pedro has fluctuated over the years but has generally remained within the $60,000 to $67,000 range. There was a drop in median income from $64,634 in 2018 to $60,548 in 2019, which coincided with a period of increased racial diversity. The income rebounded in subsequent years, reaching $66,847 in 2021 before settling at $62,999 in 2022.
The population has shown steady growth from 1,192 in 2013 to 1,339 in 2022, suggesting that the neighborhood has remained attractive to new residents despite demographic changes. This population growth, combined with the relatively stable median income, indicates that the area has maintained its economic stability through the demographic transition.
The demographic shifts observed in Countryside San Pedro align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major Texas cities. The increasing Hispanic population reflects the overall growth of this demographic group in Texas. The maintenance of a moderate diversity profile, rather than transitioning to high diversity, suggests that Countryside San Pedro may be somewhat more resistant to rapid demographic change compared to other urban neighborhoods in San Antonio or similar Texas cities.
The median income in Countryside San Pedro has consistently remained above the median household income for San Antonio as a whole, which was approximately $53,420 in 2020. This indicates that despite demographic changes, the neighborhood has maintained its status as a relatively affluent area within the city.
Countryside San Pedro presents a case of a neighborhood undergoing gradual demographic shifts while maintaining economic stability. The transition from a White Majority to Moderate Diversity status, with a brief period as a Majority-Minority area, reflects the dynamic nature of population changes in growing urban areas. The neighborhood's ability to maintain steady population growth and above-average median income throughout these changes suggests a resilient community adapting to evolving demographics while preserving its economic character.
