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Demographic Transition in Glynnhill Highland Estates: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Glynnhill Highland Estates neighborhood in Garland, Texas, is currently characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 64% of the residents, with White and Black populations each representing 13-14% of the community. The median income is $73,380, indicative of a middle-class suburban area. The neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a more balanced multi-ethnic community to one with a clear Hispanic majority.
In 2013, Glynnhill Highland Estates was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population (45%) was the largest group, followed by Black (32%) and Asian (9%) residents. Over the next decade, the neighborhood transitioned through several categories: Majority-Minority with increasing Hispanic representation from 2013 to 2016, Hispanic Majority from 2017 to 2019, a brief return to Majority-Minority status in 2020, and re-establishment of Hispanic Majority in 2021-2022. This evolution suggests a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population growing significantly while other groups, particularly Black residents, experienced declines in their proportional representation.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2017, there was slow growth in median income from $53,197 to $60,050. From 2018 to 2021, there was a rapid increase in median income, peaking at $77,780 in 2021. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $73,380. The period of most rapid income growth coincides with the establishment and solidification of the Hispanic Majority. This suggests that the influx of Hispanic residents may have been driven by or contributed to economic opportunities in the area.
Population figures show overall growth from 1,424 in 2013 to 1,572 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The peak population of 1,650 in 2021 aligns with the highest median income, indicating a possible correlation between economic prosperity and population growth.
The demographic shift in Glynnhill Highland Estates reflects broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major Texas cities. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with state-wide demographic changes, as Texas has seen significant Hispanic population growth over the past decade.
The economic trajectory of the neighborhood, with its substantial income growth from 2018 to 2021, outpaces the national average income growth rate during this period. This suggests that Glynnhill Highland Estates has experienced more rapid economic development compared to many other U.S. communities, possibly due to its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the overall economic strength of the Texas economy.
The slight decrease in median income and population in 2022 might be attributed to broader economic factors such as the post-pandemic economic adjustments or housing market changes affecting the entire region.
Glynnhill Highland Estates exemplifies a dynamic suburban community undergoing significant demographic and economic transitions. Its evolution from a Majority-Minority area to a Hispanic Majority neighborhood with improved economic indicators demonstrates the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic development in American suburbs.
