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Demographic Trends in Westchester, Lubbock: Shifting from White Majority to Moderate 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 Westchester neighborhood in Lubbock, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,714 and a median income of $72,982. Westchester's proximity to Texas Tech University likely influences its demographic composition and economic features.
Over the past decade, Westchester has experienced subtle but notable demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as a White Majority community with 58% of the population identifying as white. This classification persisted throughout the decade, with the white population percentage fluctuating between 54% and 68%. However, a gradual shift towards increased diversity has been observed. The Hispanic population has grown significantly, from 24% in 2013 to 36% in 2022, suggesting a transition towards a Moderate Diversity classification.
The Asian population in Westchester has fluctuated, peaking at 9% in 2015 but decreasing to 0% by 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 4% and 10% throughout the decade. The median income in Westchester has shown considerable volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2022, it increased from $72,313 to $72,982, a marginal growth of less than 1%. However, this period saw significant fluctuations, with the median income peaking at $97,409 in 2021 before dropping sharply in 2022.
The years of highest diversity (2020-2022) coincided with some of the highest median incomes, suggesting a potential association between increased diversity and economic growth in this neighborhood. However, the sharp income decline in 2022 despite maintained diversity levels indicates that other factors are also influential. The population of Westchester has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The slight population decrease from 3,124 in 2010 to 2,714 in 2022 might be attributed to changes in student housing patterns or broader urban development trends in Lubbock.
The demographic shifts observed in Westchester align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population, in particular, mirrors trends seen across Texas and the southwestern United States. The economic volatility experienced in Westchester, especially the sharp income increase in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, likely reflects the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. Many communities across the U.S. experienced similar economic fluctuations during this period.
Westchester appears to be a Transitional Community, gradually moving from a predominantly White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity. This transition is primarily driven by growth in the Hispanic population. While the neighborhood has maintained its overall economic stability, recent years have seen significant income fluctuations that may be indicative of broader economic trends or local factors related to its proximity to Texas Tech University.
