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Demographic Transition and Racial Diversity in Arcadia Park, Fort Worth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Arcadia Park, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a "Transitional Community" with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,919 and a median income of $103,178. Arcadia Park has evolved from a predominantly white area to one with increasing racial diversity over the past decade, while experiencing significant economic growth.
From 2013 to 2022, Arcadia Park transitioned from a "White Majority" to "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, 50% of the population identified as white. By 2022, the white population remained the largest group at 53%, but the community had diversified with significant representation from Hispanic (24%) and Black (15%) populations. The Hispanic population grew from 16% in 2013 to a peak of 42% in 2021, before settling at 24% in 2022. The Black population increased from 4% in 2021 to 15% in 2022.
Concurrent with demographic changes, Arcadia Park experienced substantial economic growth. The median income increased from $82,980 in 2013 to $103,178 in 2022, representing a 24% increase over the decade. The population fluctuated during this period, reaching a low of 2,642 in 2017 before rebounding to 2,919 in 2022. These population dynamics, coupled with rising incomes, may indicate neighborhood redevelopment or gentrification, potentially influencing the changing racial composition.
The trends observed in Arcadia Park align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced a shift from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Asian populations. Arcadia Park's significant increase in Black population from 2021 to 2022 is notable and may warrant further investigation into local factors driving this change.
The neighborhood's economic growth outpaces the national average. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Arcadia Park's 24% growth in median income suggests a more robust local economy or an influx of higher-income residents.
Arcadia Park exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a "White Majority" area to one of "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This demographic shift, coupled with significant economic growth, indicates a dynamic neighborhood undergoing substantial changes. These trends reflect broader national patterns of suburban diversification but also highlight unique local dynamics that have shaped Arcadia Park's demographic and economic landscape.
