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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Duck Creek, 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
Duck Creek, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood had a population of 1,616 and a median income of $57,574 in 2022. Duck Creek is located near the Spring Creek Forest Preserve, which provides residents with access to natural hiking trails and outdoor recreational activities.
Over the past decade, Duck Creek has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a Hispanic Majority community, with 53% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality (37%), followed by Black (32%) and White (22%) populations.
This shift from a Hispanic Majority to a more diverse community can be attributed to several factors. The percentage of Black residents grew from 22% in 2013 to 32% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 53% in 2013 to 37% in 2022. The White population initially increased from 19% in 2013 to 31% in 2017 but then decreased to 22% by 2022. These changes suggest that Duck Creek has become a Transitional Community, experiencing a trend towards increasing diversity over the past decade.
The demographic shifts in Duck Creek have coincided with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income showed an overall upward trend, peaking at $76,893 in 2019. There was a sharp decline in 2020, with median income dropping to $57,573. Since 2020, the median income has remained relatively stable, with only slight increases.
The initial increase in median income from 2013 to 2019 could be attributed to the growing diversity in the neighborhood. The sudden drop in 2020 and subsequent stagnation might have influenced the continued demographic shifts, possibly causing some residents to relocate and attracting new residents from different racial backgrounds.
The demographic changes observed in Duck Creek align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States. Many suburbs have been experiencing increased diversity as minority populations move out of urban centers and into surrounding areas. The Hispanic population decline in Duck Creek contrasts with the general trend of growing Hispanic populations in many parts of Texas.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, are consistent with national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many communities across the country experienced similar economic setbacks during this period.
Duck Creek's evolution from a Hispanic Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality reflects broader demographic shifts occurring in many suburban areas. The neighborhood's economic trends, while generally positive until 2019, have faced challenges in recent years, likely influencing and being influenced by the ongoing demographic changes. As Duck Creek continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these demographic and economic trends shape the community's future development and social dynamics.
