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Demographic Shifts in Oak Grove Estates: From White Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Oak Grove Estates, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, currently exhibits a Majority-Minority demographic composition with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood's median income is $54,872, below the 2021 national median household income of $70,784. Oak Grove Estates is located near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which may influence its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Oak Grove Estates has undergone a demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority with 51% of the population identifying as white. By 2015, it shifted to a Majority-Minority status, which it has maintained since then. The Hispanic population has increased, becoming the largest racial group and reaching a plurality of 52% by 2022.
This transition was driven by a decrease in the white population from 51% in 2013 to 37% in 2022 and an increase in the Hispanic population from 41% in 2013 to 52% in 2022. The neighborhood experienced a slight increase in diversity, with the Asian population growing from 0% to 3% between 2013 and 2020, before dropping to 0% by 2022.
The median income in Oak Grove Estates has shown volatility over the years, with an overall upward trend. From $51,649 in 2013, it peaked at $59,588 in 2019 before declining to $54,872 in 2022. This decline coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts.
The shift towards a Hispanic plurality has not resulted in a significant decrease in median income, suggesting incoming Hispanic residents may have similar economic status to the existing population. The slight decline in income post-2019 appears to be more related to broader economic factors than demographic shifts.
The demographic changes in Oak Grove Estates mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. The increasing Hispanic population is consistent with national demographic shifts, as the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the country.
The neighborhood's income trends have not kept pace with national averages. This could be due to various factors, including the local job market, the types of industries present in San Antonio, or the specific economic characteristics of the Hispanic population moving into the area.
The proximity to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph may contribute to the neighborhood's relative stability in terms of population and income. Military bases often provide a steady influx of diverse populations and can act as economic anchors for nearby communities.
Oak Grove Estates has transformed from a White Majority neighborhood to a Majority-Minority community with a strong Hispanic plurality over the past decade. This shift reflects broader demographic changes occurring across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. While the neighborhood has maintained relative economic stability through this transition, its income levels suggest it may be facing some economic challenges, particularly in the wake of recent global events.
