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Demographic Analysis of Delano Township: Trends in Racial Composition and Economic Indicators
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Delano Township in Wichita, Kansas, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 3,085, with a median income of $86,164. The neighborhood is located near the Arkansas River and is one of Wichita's oldest, known for its local businesses and cultural attractions.
Over the past decade, Delano Township has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2015, the neighborhood showed potential for Moderate Diversity, with the White population decreasing from 79% to 76%. However, from 2016 to 2019, this trend reversed, with the White population increasing to 85%. By 2022, the White population reached 96%, indicating significant homogenization.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2017, as diversity potentially increased, median income rose from $89,086 to $97,166. From 2018 to 2021, median income fluctuated, dropping to $80,166 in 2019. In 2022, as diversity reached its lowest point, median income stabilized at $86,164, above the 2019 low but below the 2017 peak.
These trends suggest that initial moves towards diversity correlated with economic growth, while subsequent homogenization associated with moderate income levels.
The trend in Delano Township contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The median income in Delano Township remains higher than the national median, indicating economic prosperity. This economic stability may be a factor in attracting and retaining a predominantly White population.
The population growth from 2,230 in 2010 to 3,085 in 2022 suggests the area is attractive to new residents, but the increasing homogeneity implies growth primarily within one demographic group. This trend may have implications for the neighborhood's cultural diversity, local business landscape, and community dynamics in the future.
