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Demographic Analysis of Crimson Ridge: Transition from Low to Moderate 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
Crimson Ridge, a neighborhood in Shawnee, Kansas, is predominantly white with low diversity. As of 2022, 77% of the population identifies as white. The neighborhood has a high median income of $174,999 in 2022, which is above national averages. Crimson Ridge is known for upscale residential developments and proximity to high-quality schools.
Over the past decade, Crimson Ridge has maintained its white majority status but has shown shifts towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had extremely low diversity with 92% of the population identifying as white. This percentage decreased to 77% by 2022, indicating a gradual transition towards moderate diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 7% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, while the Asian population grew from negligible levels to 5% by 2022.
The median income in Crimson Ridge has fluctuated but remained high. In 2013, it was $165,573, peaked at $191,999 in 2018, and settled at $174,999 in 2022. The population has varied from 652 in 2015 to 943 in 2022. Recent population growth coincides with increased diversity, suggesting the area is attracting a wider range of residents while maintaining its economic status.
The demographic shifts in Crimson Ridge align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those with high median incomes. The pace of change in Crimson Ridge appears slower than in many other suburban communities across the United States.
The persistent high median income, even as diversity increases, suggests that Crimson Ridge is attracting affluent members of minority groups. The gradual nature of these changes, combined with sustained high income levels, indicates that Crimson Ridge is experiencing a controlled transition.
Crimson Ridge remains a white majority, low diversity community, but shows signs of evolving into a more diverse neighborhood. The economic stability amidst these changes suggests a carefully managed transition that maintains the area's affluent status while slowly increasing its racial diversity. This trend is likely to continue, potentially leading to a more moderate diversity classification in the coming years, provided the current trajectory persists.
