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Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition in Eagle Pass, Texas
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eagle Pass, Texas, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity". As of 2022, the city's population of 28,689 is 96% Hispanic. This homogeneity has been consistent over the past decade, with only minor fluctuations in racial composition.
Throughout 2013-2022, Eagle Pass maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the Hispanic population consistently representing over 95% of the total. The white population remained at around 3-4%, with negligible representation from other racial groups. This stability suggests a deeply entrenched Hispanic cultural presence in the city.
Despite demographic consistency, Eagle Pass experienced economic fluctuations. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $36,093 to $48,563, representing a 34.5% growth. The city experienced significant year-to-year variations in median income, with notable increases in 2016 and 2021, followed by slight declines. The population grew modestly from 28,118 in 2013 to 28,689 in 2022, an increase of about 2%.
Eagle Pass's 96% Hispanic population exceeds the Texas state average of around 40% Hispanic as of the 2020 census. This concentration suggests that Eagle Pass may serve as a cultural enclave, potentially influenced by its location on the U.S.-Mexico border. The city's median household income remains below the Texas median of approximately $64,000 in 2021, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
Given the stability of Eagle Pass's demographic composition over the past decade and modest economic growth, it is unlikely that the city will transition out of the "Low Diversity" category in the near future. The Hispanic majority and the city's border location suggest that this demographic profile will persist.
If the trend of increasing median income continues, subtle shifts in the socio-economic landscape of Eagle Pass may occur. Economic diversity within the Hispanic community could grow, potentially leading to a form of "Transitional Community" based on socio-economic factors rather than racial ones. Continued economic growth could potentially attract a small influx of non-Hispanic residents, slightly increasing diversity. However, given the strong cultural homogeneity, any such change would likely be gradual and minimal.
Eagle Pass presents a case of demographic stability amid economic fluctuations. Its future will likely be characterized by continued Hispanic cultural dominance, with the main changes occurring in the economic realm rather than in racial composition.
