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Demographic Shifts in Oaks of Stoney Creek: From White Majority to Black 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
The Oaks of Stoney Creek neighborhood in Garland, Texas, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, it is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity". The neighborhood has transitioned from a predominantly white area to one with a more diverse racial composition. The population has increased from 267 residents in 2019 to 1,353 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 50%. Between 2019 and 2021, it transitioned to a "White Plurality" status, as the white population dropped below 50% but remained the largest single group. In 2022, the neighborhood shifted to a "Black Plurality" status, with the Black population (38%) surpassing the White population (32%) as the largest racial group.
The median income in the Oaks of Stoney Creek has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2018, as the neighborhood maintained its White Majority status, median income generally increased, peaking at $138,457 in 2018. From 2019 to 2022, as the neighborhood transitioned to greater diversity, there was a significant drop in median income, falling to $90,882 in 2022.
The rapid population growth and demographic shift in the Oaks of Stoney Creek align with broader trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas across the United States. Many suburbs, particularly those near major cities, have been experiencing similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse areas.
The decrease in median income accompanying increased diversity is also observed in other rapidly changing suburban areas. This could be due to various factors, including new housing developments targeting middle-income families, older, more affluent residents moving out as the neighborhood character changes, and economic opportunities attracting a more diverse workforce to the area.
While the median income has decreased, it remains relatively high at $90,882, suggesting that the neighborhood is still attracting middle to upper-middle-class residents, albeit with a more diverse racial composition. The Oaks of Stoney Creek neighborhood exemplifies the dynamic nature of suburban demographics in the United States. Its transition from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity.
