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Demographic Transition to Hispanic Majority in East Arlington Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The East neighborhood of Arlington, Texas, has transitioned into a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 51% of the area, while no other racial group exceeds 25%. This neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, accompanied by economic shifts. The area's proximity to the University of Texas at Arlington likely influences its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
The East neighborhood of Arlington was already classified as a Majority-Minority community in 2013, with the Hispanic population representing 48% of the total. By 2016, the area transitioned from a Hispanic Plurality to a Hispanic Majority when the Hispanic population reached 50%. The White population declined from 22% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, while the Black population increased slightly from 20% to 23% during the same period. The Asian population remained stable at approximately 6% throughout the decade.
The median income in the East neighborhood has shown an upward trend, increasing from $42,812 in 2013 to $50,513 in 2022, representing an 18% growth over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. However, there was a significant increase in median income from $51,471 in 2020 to $53,998 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $50,513 in 2022. The population of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 103,809 in 2013 to 104,468 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in the East neighborhood of Arlington align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing and becoming more prominent. The transition to a Hispanic Majority community reflects similar changes in other parts of Texas and the Southwest.
The economic growth experienced in this neighborhood, as evidenced by the rising median income, is generally consistent with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. However, the recent fluctuations in income levels may be more pronounced than in some other areas, possibly due to local factors or the neighborhood's specific economic composition.
The East neighborhood of Arlington has evolved from a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality to one with a clear Hispanic Majority over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by overall economic growth, as reflected in rising median incomes. The area's proximity to the University of Texas at Arlington likely plays a role in its dynamic and diverse character, potentially attracting a mix of students, faculty, and related businesses that contribute to its evolving demographic and economic landscape.
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