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Demographic Shifts in Tokawa Springs: From Low Diversity to White Majority with Increasing Hispanic Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tokawa Springs, a neighborhood in Brushy Creek, Texas, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition with a moderate level of diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 258 and a median income of $111,263. Tokawa Springs covers 0.14 square miles, contributing to its tight-knit community feel and relatively stable population over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Tokawa Springs has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one categorized as having a "White Majority" with increasing diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited "Low Diversity" with whites comprising 75% of the population. By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority" at 61%, the community has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population, rising from 14% in 2013 to 32% in 2022.
This shift suggests a trend towards a "Transitional Community," particularly evident in the steady increase of the Hispanic population. The community has also seen modest growth in its Asian and Black populations, further contributing to its increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts in Tokawa Springs have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, peaking at $124,625 in 2019. This period coincided with relative stability in the racial composition, with the white population remaining above 75% until 2019. From 2020 to 2022, as the community became more diverse, there was a notable decrease in median income, dropping to $111,263 in 2022. This decline correlates with the most significant increases in Hispanic population and decreases in the white population percentage.
The trends observed in Tokawa Springs reflect broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States, particularly in Texas. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with statewide demographic shifts in Texas, where the Hispanic population has been rapidly increasing. The fluctuation in median income, particularly the decrease coinciding with increased diversity, is a complex phenomenon. It may be related to broader economic factors affecting the region or changes in the local job market. Despite the recent decrease, the median income in Tokawa Springs remains significantly higher than the national average, indicating that it remains an affluent area.
The stability of the overall population size, despite these demographic shifts, suggests that the changes are likely due to a combination of existing residents moving out and new residents moving in, rather than significant new development within the small 0.14 square mile area. Tokawa Springs exemplifies a "Transitional Community" moving from "Low Diversity" to increased racial diversity while maintaining a "White Majority." These demographic changes, coupled with recent economic fluctuations, present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local policy-making in this Texas neighborhood.
