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Racial Composition and Economic Status of Braeswood Place: A Transitional Community
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Braeswood Place in Southside Place, Texas, represents a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 56% of the neighborhood, while Asian (18%), Hispanic (12%), and Black (9%) populations contribute to its diversity. The area has a median income of $142,148 in 2022, indicating its affluent status within the Houston metropolitan area.
Over the past decade, Braeswood Place has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity with a white population of 68%. By 2022, it transitioned to a White Majority with Moderate Diversity. This shift is characterized by a decline in the white population from 68% to 56%, an increase in the Asian population from 13% to 18%, a rise in the Black population from 6% to 9%, a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 11% to 12%, and growth in multiracial individuals from 1% to 5%. These changes indicate that Braeswood Place is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
Despite demographic shifts, the neighborhood has maintained its high-income status. The median income has fluctuated but remained consistently high, peaking at $148,525 in 2015 and settling at $142,148 in 2022. This suggests that the increasing diversity has not significantly altered the economic profile of the area. The population has grown modestly from 36,387 in 2013 to 38,145 in 2022, indicating a stable and desirable community that continues to attract new residents from diverse backgrounds.
The trends observed in Braeswood Place align with broader patterns seen in many affluent suburban areas near major cities. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in Asian and multiracial populations, reflects national trends of suburbanization among minority groups and the growing diversity of the professional class.
The neighborhood's exceptionally high median income sets it apart from national averages. While the U.S. median household income was around $70,784 in 2021, Braeswood Place's median income is more than double that figure. This suggests that while the area is becoming more diverse, it remains an exclusive enclave for high-income earners across various racial groups.
The stability of the high median income despite increasing diversity contrasts with some national trends where increasing diversity has sometimes correlated with income changes. In Braeswood Place, the maintenance of high property values and the likely presence of strict zoning laws may be preserving its economic exclusivity while allowing for greater racial diversity among affluent professionals.
This analysis reveals Braeswood Place as a community in transition, gradually moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while maintaining its economic status. The neighborhood exemplifies how demographic shifts can occur within high-income areas, potentially leading to a more diverse but still economically exclusive community in the future.
