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Demographic Transition in Roseheart: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Roseheart, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, exhibited a White Majority demographic composition in 2022, with 53% of the population identifying as white. The area experienced significant population growth from 916 residents in 2010 to 1,833 in 2022. Roseheart is characterized by an upper-middle-class income level, with a median household income of $85,152 in 2022. The neighborhood is known for its modern, planned community design, featuring a mix of single-family homes and townhouses, with an emphasis on green spaces and community amenities.
Over the past decade, Roseheart has undergone a notable demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Moderate Diversity, with representation from white (41%), Hispanic (34%), and Black (16%) populations. By 2017, the community had shifted towards a White Plurality, with the white population increasing to 43% while the Hispanic population grew to 39%. The most significant change occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the neighborhood transitioned from a Moderate Diversity classification to a White Majority. This shift was characterized by an increase in the white population from 43% to 50%, while the Hispanic population decreased from 34% to 30%. Since then, the white majority has strengthened, reaching 53% by 2022.
The Asian population in Roseheart has also seen growth, increasing from 7% in 2013 to 14% in 2020, before settling at 9% in 2022. This suggests a trend towards increased Asian representation in the community.
The demographic shifts in Roseheart have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood experienced a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $100,046 in 2018. This period coincided with the transition from Moderate Diversity to White Plurality. However, as the community shifted towards a White Majority from 2019 onwards, there was a decline in median income. It dropped from $96,020 in 2019 to $85,152 in 2020, where it has roughly remained since.
The population of Roseheart has grown significantly over the decade, more than doubling from 916 in 2010 to 2,129 in 2019. However, there was a decline to 1,768 in 2020, coinciding with the shift to a White Majority and the drop in median income.
The demographic shifts observed in Roseheart reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in white population percentage, coupled with a decrease in Hispanic representation, runs counter to national trends of increasing diversity. However, the growth in the Asian population aligns with national patterns of increasing Asian-American representation in many communities.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the decline in median income from 2019 to 2020, mirror national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the persistence of lower incomes in subsequent years suggests that local factors may be at play in Roseheart's economic landscape.
Roseheart's evolution from a moderately diverse community to a White Majority neighborhood with fluctuating economic indicators presents a complex picture of demographic and economic change. These shifts likely have implications for local community dynamics, housing markets, and public services.
