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Summer Creek Neighborhood: Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summer Creek, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, has transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity profile between 2013 and 2022. The area is characterized by a high median income of $125,726 as of 2022. The neighborhood's racial composition has shifted significantly, with the White population decreasing from 62% to 37%, while Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations have increased. The Black population now represents a plurality at 28%.
The community can be classified as a Transitional Community, given the consistent trend towards increased diversity. The emergence of a significant "Two or More Races" category (12% in 2022) indicates a growing multiracial population. These demographic changes have occurred alongside economic fluctuations, with the median income rising from $120,904 in 2013 to $125,726 in 2022, peaking at $146,812 in 2021.
The population of Summer Creek has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,700 and 2,300 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests that Summer Creek has become an increasingly desirable location for upwardly mobile families from various racial backgrounds.
The demographic shifts observed in Summer Creek align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced growing populations of color, particularly in areas with strong economic opportunities. The maintenance of high median incomes alongside increasing diversity is noteworthy, as it contrasts with some national patterns where demographic changes have sometimes correlated with economic shifts.
The growth in the Asian population, from 6% to 13% between 2013 and 2021, is significant, potentially reflecting broader trends of Asian American population growth in Texas and other parts of the Sun Belt. The transition from a White Majority to a more diverse community without a single majority group reflects a microcosm of demographic changes occurring across many parts of the United States, particularly in economically prosperous suburban areas.
This trend suggests that Summer Creek is evolving into a more cosmopolitan suburb, potentially attracting a diverse range of professionals and families seeking both economic opportunity and a diverse community setting.
