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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in San Antonio's Lavaca Neighborhood: 2013-2022
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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 Lavaca neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with moderate economic diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,860 and a median income of $42,496. Lavaca is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods, featuring a mix of 19th-century cottages and modern infill development.
Over the past decade, Lavaca has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community, with the Hispanic population ranging from 68% to 74% between 2013 and 2022. The White population increased from 18% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 9% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Lavaca has shown fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a steady increase from $39,034 to $47,305. From 2016 to 2018, there was a decline to $32,804. From 2019 to 2022, there was a gradual recovery, reaching $42,496 in 2022.
The recent upward trend in median income, coinciding with the increase in white population, may indicate a correlation between demographic shifts and economic changes. Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,460 and 3,423 over the decade, with a slight decline in recent years.
Lavaca's demographic trends align with patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States, where historically Hispanic or minority-majority neighborhoods experience gradual demographic shifts due to urban revitalization and gentrification. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown San Antonio may contribute to its attractiveness for new residents.
The economic fluctuations observed in Lavaca may reflect broader economic trends, such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis in the early 2010s, followed by localized challenges mid-decade, and then a gradual recovery. The recent upward trend in median income suggests a degree of economic resilience in the neighborhood.
Lavaca maintains its character as a Hispanic Majority community, but shows signs of being a Transitional Community with gradual demographic shifts and economic changes. These trends suggest a balance between preserving the neighborhood's cultural heritage and adapting to new economic realities, a common challenge in many evolving urban neighborhoods across America.
