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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Eastern Hills, Fort Worth: A Study of Transitional Community Dynamics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eastern Hills, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,417 and a median income of $83,988. The area has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, accompanied by fluctuations in median income.
Eastern Hills has undergone a transformation in its racial composition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black Plurality, with 47% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, this shifted to a Hispanic Plurality with 36% Hispanic representation, while the White population increased to 44%. The transition occurred gradually, moving through stages of Black Plurality (2013-2019), White Plurality (2020-2021), and Hispanic Plurality (2022). The most significant changes occurred between 2019 and 2022, with the Black population decreasing from 38% to 18%, while the Hispanic population increased from 17% to 36%.
The median income in Eastern Hills has shown volatility over the past decade, correlating with demographic changes. From 2013 to 2017, incomes remained relatively stable and high ($74,544 - $84,434). In 2018, there was a sharp drop to $51,857, followed by a recovery to $70,835 in 2019. The years 2020-2021 saw a dramatic decline to $42,170, coinciding with a significant decrease in the Black population and an increase in White and Hispanic populations. In 2022, there was a significant rebound to $83,988, aligning with the establishment of a Hispanic plurality and continued increase in the White population.
The demographic shifts in Eastern Hills reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally African American neighborhoods experience an influx of Hispanic residents and, in some cases, White residents. This pattern is often associated with changing economic opportunities, housing market dynamics, and broader migration patterns.
The rapid income recovery and demographic shift could indicate a process of neighborhood revitalization or gentrification, common in many U.S. cities. The increase in median income from 2021 to 2022 ($42,170 to $83,988) is noteworthy and may suggest an influx of higher-income residents, potentially changing the character and affordability of the neighborhood.
Eastern Hills exemplifies a Transitional Community experiencing Moderate Diversity with significant demographic and economic changes over a short period. These shifts have likely affected the neighborhood's social fabric, local businesses, and community dynamics. Monitoring how these changes impact long-term residents and the overall character of the neighborhood will be important as the community continues to evolve.
