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Demographic Analysis of Bristol, Missouri: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging 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
Bristol, a neighborhood in Independence, Missouri, is characterized as a community with Low Diversity and a White Majority, comprising 76% of the population in 2022. The area has experienced significant fluctuations in both population and median income over the past decade. Despite these changes, Bristol has maintained its predominantly white demographic composition, indicating a certain resilience in its cultural identity.
From 2013 to 2022, Bristol has consistently remained a White Majority community, with the white population never dropping below 70%. However, there have been subtle shifts within this category. Bristol shows signs of becoming a Transitional Community. The Hispanic population has grown from 4% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 11% in the same period. In years like 2017 and 2020, the community briefly approached Moderate Diversity status, with the white population dropping to 70% and other groups, particularly Hispanic and multiracial, gaining more representation.
The median income in Bristol has shown considerable volatility. The median income peaked at $55,854 in 2018, coinciding with a period of higher population (2,086). However, it sharply declined to $35,548 in 2020, aligning with a population decrease and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, the median income had rebounded to $50,476, suggesting economic resilience despite ongoing demographic changes. Generally, years with higher population figures corresponded with higher median incomes, indicating a possible relationship between community size and economic prosperity.
Bristol's demographic trends reflect broader national patterns. The growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The sharp income decline in 2020 likely reflects the widespread economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected communities across the United States. Despite changes, Bristol's ability to maintain its White Majority status suggests a level of community stability that may be characteristic of established suburban neighborhoods in the Midwest.
Bristol represents a community in subtle transition. While maintaining its core demographic character as a White Majority area with Low Diversity, it shows signs of gradual change towards greater diversity. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline and subsequent recovery in median income, highlight the neighborhood's resilience in the face of broader economic challenges. As Bristol continues to evolve, it will be interesting to observe whether it eventually transitions to a more diverse community status or maintains its current demographic composition.
