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Demographic Shifts in Lawndale - Wayside: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lawndale - Wayside, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 80% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $46,484. This area has undergone demographic and economic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader urban trends of changing ethnic compositions and economic fluctuations.
From 2013 to 2022, Lawndale - Wayside has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. However, there have been changes in its racial composition. The Hispanic population decreased from 90% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. The White population increased from 6% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable at 2%. The Asian population showed a slight increase from 0% to 1%. The neighborhood remains categorized as "Low Diversity" due to the Hispanic majority exceeding 75%, but there are indications of a gradual transition towards increased diversity.
The median income in Lawndale - Wayside has shown an upward trend, with fluctuations. In 2013, it was $36,054. By 2017, it increased to $40,242, an 11.6% increase from 2013. In 2021, it reached $52,340, a 45.2% increase from 2013. In 2022, it decreased slightly to $46,484, but remained 28.9% higher than in 2013. This overall increase in median income correlates with the growing White population percentage, potentially indicating that higher-income residents are moving into the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 13,414 in 2010 to 12,185 in 2022. This minor population decline, coupled with income increases, might indicate a shift in the neighborhood's socioeconomic makeup.
The demographic shifts in Lawndale - Wayside reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in cities with historically large Hispanic populations like Houston. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in urban areas.
The neighborhood's income growth outpaces the national average. From 2013 to 2021, the U.S. median household income grew by about 23%, while Lawndale - Wayside saw a 45% increase in the same period. This suggests that the area is experiencing more rapid economic changes than the nation as a whole, potentially due to local factors such as urban development initiatives or changing housing markets in Houston.
The area's median income ($46,484 in 2022) remains below the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that despite improvements, Lawndale - Wayside still faces economic challenges compared to national averages.
Lawndale - Wayside remains a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with low diversity, but shows signs of gradual demographic and economic changes. These shifts suggest a community in transition, potentially moving towards increased diversity and higher income levels, though still facing economic disparities compared to national averages.
