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Demographic Transition in the Bluffs Neighborhood: From White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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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 Bluffs neighborhood in San Angelo, Texas, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 54% of residents, while the Hispanic population accounts for 38%. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has transitioned from a more homogeneous community to one with increasing diversity. The median income in the Bluffs was $70,592 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent economic profile.
The Bluffs has evolved from a Low Diversity community in the early 2010s to its current state of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population at 64% and Hispanics at 30%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 54%, while the Hispanic population increased to 38%. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population exhibiting steady growth. The Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 3%.
The median income in the Bluffs has fluctuated over the observed period. It started at $72,104 in 2013, decreased to $66,317 in 2015, reached a peak of $82,320 in 2021, and then dropped to $70,592 in 2022. Higher income periods (2013-2014 and 2020-2021) coincided with higher white population percentages. As the community has become more diverse, there has been a slight downward trend in median income, though it remains relatively high compared to national averages.
The population of the Bluffs has grown from 6,864 in 2013 to 7,593 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's attractiveness to new residents. This growth aligns with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the area is becoming more appealing to a wider range of demographic groups.
The demographic shifts observed in the Bluffs reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. Many communities across the United States have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white populations to more diverse compositions, particularly with growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The economic fluctuations in the Bluffs, especially the recent decline in median income, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by many American communities in recent years, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery efforts.
The Bluffs neighborhood exemplifies a community in transition, moving towards greater racial and ethnic diversity while maintaining a relatively strong economic profile. This evolution presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local policymaking, as the neighborhood adapts to its changing demographic landscape.
