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Demographic Shifts in South Lubbock: From Hispanic Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Lubbock, a neighborhood in Lubbock, Texas, currently exhibits Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 48% of the neighborhood, with the White population at 39%. The median income in 2022 was $54,999. South Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University.
Over the past decade, South Lubbock has transitioned from a Hispanic Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 50%, decreasing to 48% by 2022. The White population decreased slightly from 41% in 2013 to 39% in 2022. The Black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 8% in 2022.
The multiracial population in South Lubbock grew from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. This trend indicates that South Lubbock is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
The median income in South Lubbock has fluctuated but shows an overall upward trend. It rose from $51,627 in 2013 to $62,518 in 2021, before decreasing to $54,999 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the shift towards greater diversity.
The population of South Lubbock grew from 5,181 in 2013 to 5,860 in 2022, a 13% increase. This population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising median income, suggests the neighborhood is attracting a wider range of residents.
The demographic shifts in South Lubbock reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and a growing Hispanic population are common. The presence of Texas Tech University likely contributes to this diversity.
The economic trends in South Lubbock, with its fluctuating but generally increasing median income, reflect the broader economic recovery and growth experienced in many parts of the country following the 2008 recession. The slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022 may indicate economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Lubbock is evolving into a more diverse and economically dynamic neighborhood. Its transition from a Hispanic Majority to a Moderate Diversity area with a Hispanic Plurality, coupled with population growth and generally rising incomes, suggests a neighborhood in flux. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its changing demographic and economic landscape.
