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Demographic Analysis of Citadel: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Kansas City
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Citadel neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is characterized by a Low Diversity status with a strong Black Majority. As of 2022, 88% of the population identifies as Black, with a median income of $35,094. The neighborhood has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 1,287 residents in 2010 to 2,101 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Citadel has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood. The Black population reached its highest percentage at 94% in 2019-2020. Recent years show a minor trend towards increased diversity, with the Black population decreasing to 88% and small increases in White (7%) and Hispanic (1%) populations.
The neighborhood's median income has fluctuated significantly over the decade. Median income peaked in 2014 at $37,215, then declined to a low of $25,793 in 2019. There has been a notable increase in median income from 2019 to 2021, reaching $41,825, before declining again to $35,094 in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced substantial population growth, from 1,287 in 2010 to 2,101 in 2022, a 63% increase.
Citadel's demographic composition contrasts with broader trends in Kansas City. While Citadel remains predominantly Black, Kansas City as a whole is more diverse, with a White majority and significant Black and Hispanic populations. Citadel's median income ($35,094 in 2022) is lower than the Kansas City median of approximately $55,000. Citadel's 63% population growth over the decade outpaces Kansas City's overall growth rate of about 10% during the same period.
While Citadel remains a Black Majority, Low Diversity neighborhood, recent trends suggest the beginning of subtle demographic shifts. The economic volatility and recent recovery, coupled with significant population growth, indicate a neighborhood in transition. These changes may reflect broader urban renewal efforts, changing housing preferences, or economic developments in the surrounding areas.
