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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 77455 in Louise, Texas, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,495 and a median income of $61,675. The white population comprises 61% of the total, while the Hispanic population represents 34%, indicating an evolution in diversity over the past decade.
Louise has experienced a noticeable transition in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the community was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a 78% white population. By 2022, it had shifted to a "White Majority" with "Moderate Diversity." This change is primarily attributed to the increase in the Hispanic population, which grew from 20% in 2013 to 34% in 2022.
In 2019, the community briefly approached the threshold of being categorized as a "Majority-Minority" area, with the white population decreasing to 56% and the Hispanic population reaching 41%. However, this trend slightly reversed in subsequent years, stabilizing at the current "White Majority" status.
The black population has shown a slight increase from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population has consistently been reported as 0% throughout the decade, indicating minimal Asian presence in the community.
The median income in Louise has fluctuated over the decade, showing an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $58,641, increasing to $61,675 by 2022, representing a growth of about 5.2% over nine years. The peak median income was observed in 2018 at $70,191, coinciding with the period when the community was closest to becoming a "Majority-Minority" area.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,300 and 2,500 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with the changing racial demographics, suggests that the shifts are likely due to internal community changes rather than significant migration patterns.
The demographic shifts observed in Louise align with broader trends seen across Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing. However, the rate of change in Louise appears to be more pronounced than national averages.
The economic growth in Louise, while positive, has been relatively modest compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 36%. This suggests that while Louise has experienced some economic growth, it may be lagging behind national economic trends.
Louise represents a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade, primarily driven by growth in the Hispanic population. This demographic shift has been accompanied by some economic growth, although the community's economic progress appears to be slower than national averages. These changes likely have implications for local services, cultural dynamics, and community needs, which may require ongoing adaptation from local policymakers and community leaders.