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Racial Composition and Diversity Trends in Scenic Shores, Fort Worth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Scenic Shores, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition of the area shows 85% white residents. The median income in Scenic Shores was $61,328 in 2022. The neighborhood is known for its waterfront views.
Over the past decade, Scenic Shores has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a consistent "White Majority." From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood showed signs of becoming a "Transitional Community." The percentage of Hispanic residents increased from 6% to 20%, while the white population decreased from 88% to 76%. This trend reversed from 2020 to 2022, with the Hispanic population decreasing to 12% and the white population increasing to 85%. Other racial groups maintained minimal representation, never exceeding 3% for any single group.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. As the community became slightly more diverse (2013-2019), median income rose from $53,086 to $63,346. The peak of diversity in 2019 aligned with a slight decrease in median income to $63,346 from $67,752 in 2017. As the community reverted to lower diversity in 2022, median income fluctuated, ending at $61,328.
Scenic Shores' brief trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader demographic shifts in Texas and the United States. The reversal of this trend in recent years is atypical, as many urban and suburban areas continue to diversify. The neighborhood's median income has generally remained above the national median income, indicating a relatively stable economic environment. This economic stability may contribute to the area's ability to maintain its demographic composition.
Scenic Shores presents a case of a neighborhood that briefly experienced increased diversity but maintained its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The economic trends suggest a relationship between demographic composition and financial well-being, with periods of increased diversity correlating with both economic growth and subsequent slight declines. This pattern raises questions about the long-term socioeconomic implications of demographic stability versus change in suburban American neighborhoods.
