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Demographic Transition in East Side Historical District: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The East Side Historical District in Bryan, Texas, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,997 and a median income of $46,940. The district has transitioned from a Moderate Diversity community to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality.
In 2013, the East Side Historical District was categorized as a Moderate Diversity community, with a population distribution of 43% White, 42% Hispanic, and 14% Black. Over the following decade, the neighborhood experienced a shift in its demographic composition. From 2013 to 2015, it transitioned from Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Plurality. This status was maintained from 2016 to 2020. In 2021-2022, the area further evolved into a Majority-Minority community with Hispanic Plurality.
The demographic shift was primarily driven by an increase in the Hispanic population, which rose from 42% in 2013 to 56% in 2022. Concurrently, the White population decreased from 43% to 24%. The Black population fluctuated between 7% and 19% during this period. Additionally, a small multiracial population emerged, growing from 0% to 2% over the decade.
The economic trends in the East Side Historical District showed fluctuations in median income without a clear directional trend. The median income started at $42,260 in 2013, reached a low of $37,384 in 2015, and peaked at $47,868 in 2020. The 2022 median income of $46,940 represents a slight increase from the 2013 figure. Despite the relatively stable median income, the population grew by 36% from 1,464 in 2013 to 1,997 in 2022.
The demographic changes observed in the East Side Historical District align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across Texas and the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population and the decline in the White population percentage reflect similar patterns in many Texas cities. The neighborhood's median income has remained below the Texas state median income, suggesting that the area has maintained its character as a working-class neighborhood.
The stability of the median income despite significant population growth could indicate that the neighborhood is attracting a mix of income levels. This diversity could be contributing to the area's vibrancy and cultural richness, typical of many historic districts undergoing demographic transitions. In conclusion, the East Side Historical District exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a moderately diverse community to a Majority-Minority area with a strong Hispanic influence, while maintaining its historic character and economic accessibility.
