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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 77458: From Hispanic to White Majority (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 77458 in Midfield, Texas, experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the area is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community, with a predominantly white population (57%) and a significant Hispanic presence (43%). The current median income is $70,214, and the population has decreased notably over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Midfield has undergone a substantial transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the community was classified as "Hispanic Majority," with 67% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, the area transitioned to a "White Majority" community. This shift represents a "Transitional Community" as defined in demographic terms. The Hispanic population decreased from 67% in 2013 to 43% in 2022, while the white population increased from 31% to 57% during the same period. The transition occurred gradually, with the community experiencing a period of "Moderate Diversity" around 2016-2017 when neither group held a clear majority.
The demographic shifts in Midfield correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the area was Hispanic-majority, the median income was $23,143. As the racial composition began to shift, there was a significant increase in median income. By 2017, when the community had transitioned to a more balanced racial composition, the median income had risen to $70,560 - a threefold increase in four years. This trend suggests a potential influx of higher-income residents, possibly associated with the increasing white population. The median income has fluctuated since then, settling at $70,214 in 2022.
While the racial composition and median income were changing, the overall population of the zip code experienced significant fluctuations. The population peaked in 2016 at 719 residents but has since declined to 283 in 2022. This substantial population decrease, coupled with the racial and economic shifts, suggests a significant change in the community's makeup.
The demographic and economic shifts observed in Midfield are notable for their rapid pace and magnitude. The transition from a Hispanic-majority to a White-majority community within a decade, coupled with a significant increase in median income and a dramatic population decrease, suggests a period of substantial change. These trends could be indicative of broader economic or social changes in the region, such as shifts in local industries, changes in housing markets, or broader demographic movements. The rapid increase in median income might suggest gentrification or the arrival of a new economic driver in the area.
The sharp population decline in recent years warrants further investigation. It could be related to various factors such as changes in local employment opportunities, housing availability, or broader migration patterns affecting small communities in Texas. Midfield has undergone a transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a Hispanic-majority, lower-income community to a White-majority area with significantly higher median income, albeit with a much smaller population. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of small community demographics and economics, and underscore the importance of considering multiple factors when analyzing local trends.
