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Demographic Transformation of Fox Run: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fox Run, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, has experienced a significant demographic shift from 2013 to 2022. Initially a Moderate Diversity area, it has transitioned to a Black Majority community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 60% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $79,829.
The demographic evolution of Fox Run has been marked by distinct phases. In 2013, the community exhibited Moderate Diversity with no single racial group exceeding 50% of the population. The Black population represented 37%, White 32%, and Hispanic 23%. Over subsequent years, the neighborhood progressed towards a Black Plurality, with the Black population growing while other groups decreased or remained stable.
By 2018, Fox Run had become a Black Plurality community, with the Black population reaching 45% and the White population declining to 23%. This trend continued, and by 2020, Fox Run had transformed into a Black Majority community, with the Black population increasing to 62%. The most recent data from 2022 shows the Black population at 60%, maintaining the Black Majority status while indicating a slight increase in diversity with small growths in Asian and White populations.
The demographic shifts in Fox Run have been accompanied by changes in median income. In 2013, when the area was more diverse, the median income was $87,289. As the community transitioned to a Black Plurality and then to a Black Majority, there was a gradual decline in median income, reaching $79,829 in 2022. This represents a decrease of about 8.5% over the decade.
The population of Fox Run has grown significantly during this period, from 4,660 in 2013 to 6,730 in 2022, a 44% increase. This population growth, coupled with the income decline, suggests a possible influx of middle-income Black families into the area, potentially drawn by affordable housing options or community amenities.
The demographic shifts observed in Fox Run align with broader trends seen in many American suburbs, where increasing diversity and racial majority shifts have been observed. However, the rapidity and extent of the shift to a Black Majority in Fox Run is notable. The economic trends in Fox Run, showing a slight decline in median income despite population growth, contrast with the general trend of income growth seen in many U.S. metropolitan areas over the same period.
Fox Run has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a Moderately Diverse community to a Black Majority neighborhood. This shift has been accompanied by population growth and a slight decline in median income, suggesting complex socio-economic dynamics at play. As the community continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact local services, community cohesion, and economic opportunities for residents.
