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Demographic Shifts in Hunters Mill: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Hunters Mill neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, as of 2022, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with a Hispanic majority. The neighborhood has a population of 1,404 and a median income of $73,774. Hunters Mill's proximity to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph likely influences its demographic makeup and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Hunters Mill has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as having "Moderate Diversity" with a White plurality (55%) and a significant Hispanic population (41%). By 2016, it had transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status with Hispanics becoming the largest group at 50%. From 2016 to 2020, the neighborhood solidified its status as a "Hispanic Majority" area, with the Hispanic population reaching 70% in 2020. This trend slightly reversed in 2021 and 2022, with the Hispanic population decreasing to 56% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 8% to 18%. Despite this shift, the area remains a "Majority-Minority" community with a Hispanic plurality.
The White population has seen a consistent decline over the decade, from 55% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, indicating a "Transitional Community" status with increasing diversity. The median income in Hunters Mill has shown overall growth from $59,741 in 2013 to $73,774 in 2022, an increase of about 23.5%. This growth has not been steady. There was a significant jump in median income between 2013 and 2015, rising from $59,741 to $73,219. The highest median income was recorded in 2018 at $79,092, after which it slightly declined and stabilized around $73,000-$74,000.
The period of highest income growth (2013-2015) coincided with the transition from a White plurality to a Hispanic plurality. This suggests that the demographic shift may have been accompanied by an influx of higher-income Hispanic residents or overall economic improvements in the area. The population of Hunters Mill peaked in 2013-2014 at around 1,670-1,686 residents and has since declined to 1,404 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the maintained income levels, might indicate a trend towards smaller, potentially more affluent households.
The demographic shifts observed in Hunters Mill align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. The increasing Hispanic population and declining White population reflect the changing demographics of Texas as a whole, which has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population over the past decade. The median income growth in Hunters Mill outpaces the national average, which saw about a 10% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022. This suggests that Hunters Mill has experienced stronger economic growth than many other areas in the country.
The neighborhood's proximity to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph may contribute to its economic stability and diversity. Military bases often attract a diverse population and can provide economic anchors for nearby communities. Hunters Mill represents a dynamic, evolving community that has transitioned from moderate diversity to a majority-minority status with a strong Hispanic presence. Despite population fluctuations, the area has maintained economic growth, suggesting a resilient local economy that has adapted to and potentially benefited from its changing demographics.
