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Demographic Stability and Economic Growth in Fort Worth's North Side: A Study of a Hispanic-Majority Neighborhood
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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 North Side neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 94% of the total residents. The area has experienced economic growth, with the median income increasing from $35,202 in 2013 to $42,140 in 2022, despite a decrease from $49,957 in 2021. The neighborhood is known for its Hispanic cultural heritage, which is evident in local businesses and community events.
The North Side neighborhood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority over the past decade. The Hispanic population has remained stable, ranging from 89% to 94% between 2013 and 2022. The White population has fluctuated slightly, decreasing from 6% in 2013 to 4% in 2017, before stabilizing at 5% from 2019 to 2022. The Black population has consistently remained at 1% throughout the observed period. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, consistently at or near 0%.
The neighborhood has experienced economic improvement over the past decade. The median income has increased by approximately 19.7% from 2013 to 2022. This growth suggests an overall improvement in the economic well-being of residents. There was a significant increase in median income in 2021, reaching $49,957, before declining to $42,140 in 2022. The population of the neighborhood has decreased from 16,041 in 2013 to 12,562 in 2022, a reduction of about 21.7%.
The demographic stability of the North Side neighborhood contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in urban areas. The concentration of Hispanic population in North Side is particularly high and stable compared to many U.S. cities.
The economic growth in the neighborhood aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The sharp increase in median income in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 may reflect the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The population decline in North Side, despite economic growth, could be part of a larger trend seen in some urban areas where gentrification or rising costs of living lead to the displacement of long-time residents. This trend often disproportionately affects minority communities.
The North Side neighborhood of Fort Worth presents a case of a stable, low-diversity Hispanic community that has experienced economic growth while maintaining its cultural identity. The interplay between demographic stability and economic change offers a study in community resilience and the potential effects of targeted economic development in minority-majority neighborhoods.
