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Demographic Transition in ZIP Code 75119: From White Majority to Hispanic-White Plurality
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
ZIP code 75119 in Ennis, Texas, transitioned from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the Hispanic population represents 43% of the community, while the White population accounts for 47%. This demographic shift indicates a trend towards increased diversity over the past decade.
The Hispanic population demonstrated the most significant growth, increasing from 35% in 2013 to 43% in 2022. The White population decreased from 53% to 47% during this period. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8-11%. Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations consistently remained very small or negligible.
The demographic changes coincided with economic growth. The median income increased from $52,721 in 2013 to $73,647 in 2022, representing a 39.7% growth. The population grew from 26,922 in 2013 to 30,387 in 2022, an increase of 12.9%.
The transition to a Majority-Minority status occurred around 2017-2018 when the White population dropped below 50%. If current trends continue, Ennis could be categorized as a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population potentially becoming the plurality in the near future.
The most significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 and 2020, rising from $61,737 to $73,174. This coincides with the period when the community had firmly established itself as a Majority-Minority area.
The demographic shifts observed in Ennis align with broader trends seen across many parts of Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and communities are becoming more diverse. The transition to a Majority-Minority status reflects changing migration patterns and birth rates among different racial groups.
The income growth in Ennis outpaces the national average over a similar period, suggesting that this community may be benefiting from unique local economic factors or successful integration of its diverse population into the local economy.
Ennis presents a case study of a community in transition. Its evolution from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority community with moderate diversity, coupled with economic growth, exemplifies the dynamic nature of demographic and economic change in contemporary American cities. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising incomes in this case suggests a complex relationship between diversity and economic prosperity.
