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West Meadowbrook: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Meadowbrook, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, exhibits characteristics of a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 62% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $50,870, indicating a working-class community that has experienced economic growth over the past decade. West Meadowbrook is located near the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
The neighborhood has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community over the past decade, with the Hispanic population forming the Racial Majority since at least 2013. The Hispanic majority has increased from 56% in 2013 to 62% in 2022. The Black population has remained between 14% and 21%, while the White population has decreased from 23% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Asian population has consistently been around 1%, with a brief increase to 5% in 2020. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased from $37,537 in 2013 to $50,870 in 2022, representing a 35.5% increase. The population has grown from 11,672 in 2013 to 12,785 in 2022, a 9.5% increase. This population growth and rising incomes indicate increasing desirability and economic vibrancy in the neighborhood.
The demographic trends in West Meadowbrook align with national patterns of increasing Hispanic populations in urban areas. The growth in median income exceeds the national average of about 20% over a similar period, suggesting faster economic growth in West Meadowbrook compared to many other areas of the country.
The neighborhood's Majority-Minority status with a strong Hispanic majority reflects broader demographic shifts in Texas, particularly in urban areas. The economic growth in West Meadowbrook appears more robust than in many similar communities, potentially serving as a model for economic development in diverse, working-class neighborhoods.
West Meadowbrook presents an image of a dynamic, evolving community with a strengthening Hispanic cultural identity and improving economic prospects. The neighborhood's trajectory suggests potential for continued growth and development, influenced by its cultural diversity and improving economic conditions.
