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Demographic Transition in Brentwood-Oak Hills: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brentwood-Oak Hills, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade. In 2022, the neighborhood exhibited characteristics of a "Black Majority" community, with 58% of the population identifying as Black. This represents a substantial shift from its demographic composition a decade ago. The neighborhood has experienced considerable fluctuations in median income over the years, indicating a dynamic economic landscape. Brentwood-Oak Hills has also seen an increase in population density, with the number of residents growing from 1,180 in 2010 to 1,304 in 2022, despite its relatively small geographical footprint.
In 2013, Brentwood-Oak Hills was categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community, with significant representation from White (39%), Black (32%), and Hispanic (25%) populations. Over the subsequent years, the neighborhood transitioned into a "Majority-Minority" status, as no single group constituted a majority, but minority groups collectively did. By 2017, the community began showing signs of a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from Asian residents and a gradual decline in the Hispanic population. This transition accelerated, and by 2020, Brentwood-Oak Hills had become a "Black Majority" neighborhood, with the Black population reaching 52%.
The most recent data from 2022 confirms this transition, with the Black population now comprising 58% of residents, firmly establishing Brentwood-Oak Hills as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. This shift represents a significant demographic change over the decade, potentially influenced by factors such as housing affordability, job opportunities, or cultural changes in the broader Fort Worth area.
The economic landscape of Brentwood-Oak Hills has been marked by substantial fluctuations in median income. In 2013, the median income was $27,518, which steadily increased to reach a peak of $83,329 in 2020. This period of economic growth coincided with the neighborhood's transition to a Black Majority status, suggesting a possible influx of middle to upper-middle-class Black residents. However, the most recent data from 2022 shows a sharp decline in median income to $41,107. This dramatic shift could be attributed to various factors, including the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in local industry, or shifts in the types of jobs available to residents.
The population growth from 1,180 in 2010 to 1,304 in 2022 indicates a steady increase in the neighborhood's desirability or housing availability. This growth, coupled with the racial demographic shifts, suggests that Brentwood-Oak Hills has become an increasingly attractive location for Black residents in Fort Worth.
The demographic shifts observed in Brentwood-Oak Hills align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically diverse or White-majority neighborhoods have transitioned to become predominantly Black or minority-majority communities. This process, often referred to as "ethnic succession" or "neighborhood transition," can be driven by factors such as changing housing preferences, economic opportunities, or cultural shifts.
The economic volatility experienced by Brentwood-Oak Hills, particularly the sharp income decline in 2022, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by many communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the extent of this decline seems more pronounced than national averages, suggesting local factors may be at play.
Brentwood-Oak Hills has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a moderately diverse community to a distinctly Black Majority neighborhood. This shift has been accompanied by notable economic fluctuations, highlighting the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic conditions in urban American neighborhoods.
