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Demographic Transition in Historic Southside: From Black Plurality 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
Historic Southside in Fort Worth, Texas, has undergone a demographic transition from a Black Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is characterized by moderate diversity, with Hispanic residents comprising 54% of the population and Black residents 32%. The community has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, accompanied by economic fluctuations.
From 2013 to 2022, Historic Southside transitioned from a Black Plurality (50% Black, 40% Hispanic) to a Hispanic Plurality (54% Hispanic, 32% Black). The White population remained relatively stable at 10-12% throughout this period. The Asian population showed a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 1-3% in recent years. This demographic evolution suggests a trend towards increased diversity, though not reaching the threshold for High Diversity.
The median income in Historic Southside has shown a general upward trend with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $14,582, which increased to a peak of $29,270 in 2021 before dropping to $20,736 in 2022. The population of the neighborhood grew from 1,690 in 2013 to 2,456 in 2022, representing a 45% increase. This population growth, combined with the income trends, suggests an influx of new residents.
The correlation between the increasing Hispanic population and rising median incomes could indicate that incoming Hispanic residents are contributing to economic growth in the area. However, the sharp decline in median income from 2021 to 2022 warrants further investigation into potential economic challenges or disruptions in the community.
The demographic shift observed in Historic Southside aligns with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The growth of Hispanic populations in traditionally African American neighborhoods is a pattern observed in various cities, often associated with changing urban dynamics, gentrification processes, and shifts in immigration patterns.
The economic trajectory of Historic Southside, with its overall upward trend in median income despite recent fluctuations, suggests a neighborhood in transition. This aligns with national trends of urban revitalization in historically underserved areas, though the recent income decline may indicate vulnerability to economic shocks or ongoing challenges in sustaining growth.
Historic Southside exemplifies a Transitional Community, moving from a Black Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality while maintaining its Majority-Minority status. The neighborhood's evolving demographics and economic indicators reflect broader urban trends of changing racial compositions and economic development in historically diverse urban areas.
