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University West, Fort Worth: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
University West in Fort Worth, Texas, is a neighborhood characterized by Low Diversity with a significant White Majority (90% in 2022). The area has a high median income of $140,395 as of 2022, indicating an affluent community. University West is located near Texas Christian University, which likely influences its demographic composition and economic status.
Over the past decade, University West has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity. The White population decreased from 87% to 83%, while Hispanic and Asian populations increased slightly. However, from 2020 to 2022, a shift back towards Low Diversity occurred, with the White population increasing to 90% and other racial groups decreasing in representation.
The median income in University West has fluctuated but generally trended upward over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady increase from $123,289 to $175,842, correlating with the period of slightly increasing diversity. From 2019 to 2022, income levels became more volatile, with a significant drop in 2020 to $139,094, followed by a recovery to $168,058 in 2021, and then a slight decrease to $140,395 in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 876 and 1,276 residents over the decade. There was a significant drop in population from 1,276 in 2019 to 898 in 2020, which coincided with the sharp decrease in median income. This could indicate a shift in the neighborhood's composition, possibly related to the pandemic's impact on student populations or urban migration patterns.
The demographic trends in University West contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's high median income significantly exceeds the national median household income (which was about $70,784 in 2021). This suggests that University West remains an enclave of affluence, potentially attracting high-income residents who may be less diverse than the broader urban population.
The proximity to Texas Christian University likely plays a role in shaping these demographics. University neighborhoods often have unique characteristics, including transient student populations and a concentration of faculty and staff, which can influence both racial composition and income levels.
University West represents a somewhat atypical demographic trend compared to many urban areas, maintaining a strong White Majority and high affluence. While there was a brief period of increasing diversity, recent years have seen a reinforcement of its homogeneous racial composition, coupled with generally high but somewhat volatile income levels. These trends suggest a neighborhood that, while economically prosperous, may face challenges in terms of inclusivity and diversity in the coming years.
