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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Western Hills North, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Black Plurality. As of 2022, the area has a population of 10,152 and a median income of $33,356. This neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader shifts in urban demographics and socioeconomic patterns.
In 2013, Western Hills North was categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with Hispanic residents forming the largest group (37%), followed closely by White (36%) and Black (24%) residents. Over the next decade, the neighborhood transitioned through several diversity categories. From 2013 to 2016, it maintained Majority-Minority status with a relatively even distribution among Hispanic, White, and Black residents. From 2017 to 2019, it shifted towards High Diversity as the Hispanic population increased while the White population decreased. From 2020 to 2022, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity with a Black Plurality, as the Black population grew significantly to 43%, while Hispanic and White populations declined. This evolution suggests a Transitional Community, with the Black population showing consistent growth and becoming the predominant group.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2017, as the community maintained its Majority-Minority status, median income rose from $24,461 to $35,853. From 2018 to 2022, as the community shifted towards a Black Plurality, median income fluctuated but generally declined, settling at $33,356 in 2022. These trends suggest that the initial increase in diversity corresponded with economic growth, while the more recent concentration towards a Black Plurality has coincided with a slight economic contraction.
The demographic shifts in Western Hills North reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the specific pattern of transitioning to a Black Plurality is somewhat unique and may be influenced by local factors in Fort Worth or Texas more broadly.
The economic trends, particularly the recent slight decline in median income, may be indicative of wider economic challenges faced by many urban communities across the United States. This could be related to factors such as changes in local industry, housing market fluctuations, or the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The population growth from 8,735 in 2013 to 10,152 in 2022 suggests that despite economic challenges, the neighborhood remains an attractive place to live, possibly due to its increasing diversity and changing character.
Western Hills North exemplifies a community in transition, moving from a relatively balanced Majority-Minority status to a more concentrated demographic profile with a Black Plurality. This shift has been accompanied by complex economic changes, highlighting the intricate relationship between demographic evolution and economic well-being in urban neighborhoods.