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Demographic Shifts in Summit-Stone Oak: 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
Summit-Stone Oak, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, represents a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality as of 2022. The area's population comprises 54% Hispanic, 29% White, and 12% Asian residents. The neighborhood has a median income of $108,030, which is above the national average. Summit-Stone Oak is known for its master-planned communities and schools.
Over the past decade, Summit-Stone Oak has undergone a demographic transformation. In 2013, the neighborhood was a White Majority community (51% White). By 2020, it had transitioned to a Majority-Minority area with a Hispanic plurality. The Hispanic population grew from 38% in 2013 to 54% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 3% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The White population decreased from 51% to 29% over the same period.
Summit-Stone Oak has become a Transitional Community, with consistent increases in Hispanic and Asian populations and a decline in the White population. Despite demographic changes, the neighborhood has maintained its economic affluence. The median income has remained stable, fluctuating between $109,617 and $121,020 over the past decade. This suggests that the demographic shifts have not negatively impacted the area's economic status.
The population of the neighborhood has fluctuated, peaking at 890 in 2019 before declining to 743 in 2022. This recent population decrease, coupled with maintained high income levels, might indicate a trend towards smaller, more affluent households moving into the area.
The demographic shifts in Summit-Stone Oak align with trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects the overall demographic changes in Texas. The maintained high income levels despite demographic changes may be attributed to the neighborhood's reputation for quality schools and planned communities, which continue to attract affluent families from diverse backgrounds.
The increase in the Asian population is part of a larger trend of Asian immigration and movement to suburban areas across the country, often driven by educational and professional opportunities.
Summit-Stone Oak presents a case of a transitional, affluent suburban community that has evolved from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority area with increasing diversity, while maintaining its economic prosperity. This transformation reflects broader demographic shifts in the region and nation but stands out for its ability to preserve high income levels amidst significant racial and ethnic changes.
