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Demographic Shifts in The Woodlands of Camino Real: From Low Diversity to White Majority
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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 Woodlands of Camino Real neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, currently presents as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 63% of the neighborhood, with a Hispanic presence at 30%. The area is characterized by high median incomes, with the 2022 figure standing at $162,484. This neighborhood is located near the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Over the past decade, the Woodlands of Camino Real has undergone demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity," with whites comprising 80% of the population. By 2022, it had transitioned to a "White Majority" with increased diversity. This shift is attributed to a gradual increase in the Hispanic population and the emergence of other racial groups.
The community showed signs of becoming a "Transitional Community" between 2015 and 2019, with the white population decreasing from 75% to 61% and the Hispanic population generally increasing. The Asian population also saw a small but consistent increase during this period, contributing to the neighborhood's growing diversity.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income increased from $147,007 in 2013 to $188,886 in 2017, coinciding with the period of increased racial diversification. There was a decrease in median income to $160,434 in 2020. The population has shown fluctuations, with a general upward trend from 476 in 2013 to 623 in 2022.
The demographic changes in the Woodlands of Camino Real reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, particularly those near major universities. The increase in diversity, especially in Hispanic representation, aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic populations in urban and suburban areas.
The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $140,000 throughout the decade, places it above the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020. This suggests that while the area is becoming more diverse, it remains an enclave for high-income residents.
The community's evolution from "Low Diversity" to "White Majority" with increasing representation from other racial groups, particularly Hispanics, mirrors trends seen in other affluent suburbs across the country. However, the retention of a white majority distinguishes it from some urban areas that have transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status.
The Woodlands of Camino Real presents a picture of gradual diversification within a high-income bracket, potentially influenced by its proximity to a major university. While becoming more diverse, it maintains a distinct character as an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood, reflecting both local dynamics and broader national trends in suburban demographics and economics.
