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Demographic Analysis of Foxcroft and Glen Arbor: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Foxcroft and Glen Arbor, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 84% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $141,656. This area is characterized by high-end residential properties and proximity to prestigious country clubs in Kansas City.
Over the past decade, Foxcroft and Glen Arbor has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population decreased from 97% in 2017 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2019 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated between 1-3% throughout the decade. These changes have not been significant enough to alter the neighborhood's diversity category.
The neighborhood has experienced income fluctuations over the past decade. Median income increased from $129,066 in 2013 to $188,436 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $141,656 in 2022. The increase in Hispanic population from 2019 to 2022 correlates with a period of income growth. The recent income decrease in 2022 may be related to broader economic factors or changes in the local job market.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,100 and 1,650 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with the gradual increase in diversity, indicates a slow but steady demographic evolution.
The trends observed in Foxcroft and Glen Arbor reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in affluent suburban neighborhoods. The pace of change in this neighborhood appears slower than national averages. The neighborhood's consistently high median income, exceeding the national average, signifies its status as an enclave of affluence within Kansas City. This economic profile may contribute to the slower pace of demographic change, as high property values can limit accessibility for more diverse populations.
Foxcroft and Glen Arbor remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, with subtle shifts in its demographic composition suggesting the beginning of a potential long-term transition. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent decrease in median income, may influence future demographic trends in the area. Continued monitoring of these trends will be important for understanding the evolving nature of this affluent Kansas City neighborhood.
