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Ysleta Mission Valley: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in El Paso
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ysleta Mission Valley, located in El Paso, Texas, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 95% of the area's residents. The neighborhood's median income is $39,208 in 2022, which is below the national average. Ysleta Mission Valley is home to the Ysleta Mission, one of the oldest continuously operated parishes in the United States.
Over the past decade, Ysleta Mission Valley has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a strong Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has remained stable, fluctuating between 94% and 97% from 2013 to 2022. There have been minor shifts in other racial categories, but these changes have not significantly altered the overall demographic makeup. The White population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, while the Black population has remained at around 0-1%.
The median income in Ysleta Mission Valley has increased from $36,233 in 2013 to $39,208 in 2022, representing a growth of about 8.2% over nine years. This growth is below the rate of inflation for the same period. The population has fluctuated, increasing from 9,834 in 2010 to 12,317 in 2020, followed by a decline to 11,269 in 2022.
The demographic stability of Ysleta Mission Valley contrasts with national trends, where many urban areas have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent Hispanic Majority reflects the broader demographic makeup of El Paso.
The economic situation in Ysleta Mission Valley, with its below-average median income, is consistent with trends in many predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods across the United States. The stability of the community suggests strong social ties and cultural cohesion.
Ysleta Mission Valley presents a picture of a stable, culturally homogeneous community that has experienced limited demographic change and modest economic growth over the past decade. Its strong Hispanic Majority and historical significance make it a unique enclave within the broader El Paso area, maintaining its cultural identity amidst wider national trends towards increased diversity.
