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Hispanic Majority and Racial Demographics in Almeta, Bonita, and Bella Vista Neighborhood
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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 Almeta, Bonita, and Bella Vista neighborhood in Garland, Texas, has become a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $44,640 as of 2022. This area has changed demographically over the past decade, moving from Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Majority. The neighborhood is characterized by Hispanic culture, including Mexican restaurants and markets.
In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with 60% Hispanic and 30% White populations. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 71%, establishing a majority. This change may be due to increased Hispanic immigration and possible out-migration of other racial groups. The White population decreased from 30% in 2013 to 19% in 2022. The Black population varied between 1% and 6% over the decade, while the Asian population remained below 1%.
The demographic changes correlated with median income fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $37,874. As the Hispanic population grew, median income generally increased, peaking at $53,201 in 2021. However, in 2022, it dropped to $44,640, coinciding with a slight decrease in the Hispanic population from 76% to 71%. The neighborhood's population peaked at 5,829 in 2016 and declined to 4,558 by 2022.
The trend in this Garland neighborhood is consistent with patterns observed in many urban areas across Texas and the United States, where Hispanic populations have increased, often leading to cultural enclaves. The recent decline in median income, despite the strengthening Hispanic majority, is somewhat unusual and may require further investigation.
Hispanic communities nationwide have shown varied economic trajectories, with some experiencing upward mobility while others face economic challenges. The initial rise and subsequent fall in median income in this neighborhood could reflect local economic conditions or changes in the job market affecting the Hispanic community.
The Almeta, Bonita, and Bella Vista neighborhood has transformed from a moderately diverse area to a distinct Hispanic Majority community over the past decade. While this shift initially corresponded with economic growth, recent data suggests new challenges. This evolution highlights the dynamic nature of urban demographics and the complex relationship between racial composition and economic outcomes in American neighborhoods.
