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Demographic Transition in Dalcastle & Linda Heights: From White Plurality to Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Dalcastle & Linda Heights neighborhood in Garland, Texas, has undergone a significant demographic transition over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,333 and a median income of $65,806. The area has shifted from a White Plurality community to a Hispanic Majority area between 2013 and 2022.
In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by a White Plurality, with 58% white and 34% Hispanic residents. By 2017, it had become a Majority-Minority community, with Hispanics comprising 56% and whites 38% of the population. This trend continued, and by 2022, the area solidified its status as a Hispanic Majority community with 57% Hispanic and 34% white residents.
The black population in the neighborhood has remained relatively stable, consistently representing between 5-7% of the total population throughout the decade. Despite these significant demographic changes, the median income in the neighborhood has remained relatively stable. In 2013, the median income was $59,699, and by 2022 it had increased to $65,806, representing only a modest growth when adjusted for inflation.
The population of the neighborhood has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 3,738 in 2017 before declining to 2,333 in 2022. This population decline coincided with the solidification of the Hispanic majority.
The demographic shift observed in Dalcastle & Linda Heights aligns with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across Texas and the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with statewide demographic changes in Texas, which has seen a significant increase in its Hispanic population over the past two decades.
The economic stability of the neighborhood during this transition is noteworthy. In many areas experiencing rapid demographic shifts, there are often corresponding changes in median income levels. The stability here suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its economic character while undergoing cultural change.
This demographic evolution, combined with economic stability, presents a case study of how neighborhoods can change culturally while maintaining economic continuity. It may offer insights into community integration strategies and the potential for diverse, economically stable neighborhoods in changing urban landscapes.
