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Hidden Cove - Indian Creek-Southwest: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in San Antonio
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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 Hidden Cove - Indian Creek-Southwest neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Racial Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 93% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $42,504. The neighborhood is located near the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, which includes several 18th-century Spanish missions.
Over the past decade, the neighborhood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Racial Majority. The Hispanic population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population reached 96% in 2014 and decreased to 93% by 2022. The Black population increased from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The White population has fluctuated between 3-5% over the decade. A new category of "Two or More Races" emerged in 2020, reaching 2% by 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. Median income increased from $31,416 in 2013 to $42,504 in 2022, a growth of about 35%. There was a significant increase in median income between 2016 and 2017, from $33,315 to $38,244. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $45,636, before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The economic growth appears to have occurred without significant demographic shifts, suggesting that the existing Hispanic majority has experienced improved economic conditions. The slight increase in diversity coincides with this economic improvement, which could indicate that the area is becoming more attractive to a wider range of residents.
The demographic composition of this neighborhood differs from San Antonio as a whole. While San Antonio is about 64% Hispanic, this neighborhood's 93% Hispanic population is significantly higher. The median household income for San Antonio was about $55,000 in 2021, higher than this neighborhood's $45,636 in the same year. This indicates that while the neighborhood has seen economic improvements, it still lags behind the broader city average.
The stability of the Hispanic majority in this neighborhood, despite economic improvements, is notable. It suggests strong community ties and cultural preservation, possibly reinforced by the area's historical significance related to the nearby missions. The slow pace of diversification, compared to broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, indicates that this neighborhood maintains a distinct cultural identity within the larger urban context of San Antonio.
