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Demographic Shifts in Poynter Crossing: From Moderate Diversity 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
Poynter Crossing, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, has transformed into a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 45% of the neighborhood, while minority groups collectively form the majority. The area has a median income of $80,512. Poynter Crossing has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 3,108 residents in 2010 to 4,507 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Poynter Crossing has undergone a notable transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed Moderate Diversity, with representation from Black (36%), White (31%), and Hispanic (22%) populations. By 2022, the community had shifted to a Majority-Minority status with a Black Plurality. The Black population has increased from 36% in 2013 to 45% in 2022. The White population has declined from 31% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, between 22-30% throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts have coincided with fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked at $92,109 in 2014 and has since declined to $80,512 in 2022. This trend suggests that while the neighborhood has become more diverse, it has also experienced some economic challenges. The population growth from 3,108 in 2010 to 4,507 in 2022 indicates a rapidly growing community.
The trends observed in Poynter Crossing align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have seen similar shifts towards Majority-Minority status over the past decade. However, the decrease in the White population from 31% to 13% is more pronounced than national averages, suggesting localized factors at play.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the decline in median income since 2014, may reflect wider economic trends in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex or changes in the local job market. Despite this decline, the median income remains relatively high, indicating that Poynter Crossing continues to be an economically stable community despite its demographic changes.
Poynter Crossing has evolved from a Moderately Diverse community to a Majority-Minority neighborhood with a Black Plurality over the past decade. This shift has occurred alongside significant population growth and some economic fluctuations, reflecting both local dynamics and broader national trends towards increased diversity in suburban areas.
