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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Alvin, Texas: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Alvin, Texas, transitioned from a White Majority community to a Majority-Minority city with Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. The city's population of 57,151 in 2022 consisted of 43% Hispanic, 43% White, 9% Black, and 3% Asian residents. The median income in 2022 was $75,524.
Over the past decade, Alvin experienced significant demographic shifts. In 2013, the White population made up 52% of the total, qualifying as a Racial Majority. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 43%, while the Hispanic population increased from 38% to 43%. The Black population grew from 5% to 9%, and the Asian population from 2% to 3%. A small multiracial population (2%) emerged by 2022.
The median income in Alvin showed an overall upward trend, rising from $69,998 in 2013 to $75,524 in 2022, with a peak of $81,528 in 2021. The population grew steadily from 52,352 in 2013 to 57,151 in 2022, indicating Alvin's continued attractiveness as a place of residence.
The demographic changes in Alvin reflect broader trends seen across Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and communities are becoming more diverse. The economic resilience of Alvin during this transition suggests that increased diversity can coexist with economic growth.
Based on observed trends, Alvin is likely to continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. The Hispanic population may become the largest single group, potentially leading to a Hispanic Plurality within the next five years if current trends continue. The city may also transition from Moderate Diversity to High Diversity as the Black and Asian populations continue to grow.
Economically, if the correlation between increasing diversity and economic growth continues, Alvin may see further increases in median income. However, the slight decrease in income from 2021 to 2022 should be monitored to ensure it is not the beginning of a downward trend.
Alvin represents a dynamic, evolving community that has navigated significant demographic changes while maintaining economic stability. Its transition from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity reflects broader national trends and positions the city as a case study in demographic and economic evolution in mid-sized American cities.
