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Demographic Transition in Brookhollow: From White Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brookhollow, a neighborhood in Pflugerville, Texas, presents a demographic landscape categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood exhibits a diverse racial composition with no single group holding a majority. Brookhollow has a population of 1,345 and a median income of $70,168, reflecting a mix of economic backgrounds. The area has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Brookhollow has transitioned from a "White Plurality" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Plurality" with 42% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this shifted, with the white population decreasing to 32% and the Black population increasing to 41%. This transition occurred gradually, with the community experiencing periods of "High Diversity" between 2015 and 2019, where no single group exceeded 40% of the population, and at least three groups (White, Black, and Hispanic) had significant representation (over 10% each).
The most notable change has been the steady increase in the Black population, from 19% in 2013 to 41% in 2022, suggesting a trend towards a potential "Black Plurality" in the future if this trajectory continues.
The demographic shifts in Brookhollow have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. In 2013, when the area had a White Plurality, the median income was $77,157. As the community transitioned to a more diverse makeup, there were years of income decline, reaching a low of $62,260 in 2016. The income has since rebounded, with 2021 showing a peak of $87,858 before settling at $70,168 in 2022. The periods of highest diversity (2015-2019) corresponded with some of the more stable income years, suggesting that increased diversity did not necessarily lead to economic instability in this neighborhood.
The demographic changes in Brookhollow reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming the norm. The growth in the Black population aligns with a nationwide trend of African American suburbanization observed in recent years. The economic resilience of the neighborhood, maintaining a relatively high median income despite significant demographic changes, is noteworthy. This suggests that Brookhollow may be experiencing what some urban scholars term "diverse-by-design" community development, where diversity is seen as an asset rather than a challenge to economic stability.
Brookhollow presents a case of a "Transitional Community," evolving from a White Plurality to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition has been marked by significant growth in the Black population and relative economic stability, potentially positioning the neighborhood as a model for diverse suburban development in Texas and beyond.
