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Demographic Analysis of Gardner, Kansas: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Gardner, Kansas, classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" of white residents, experienced population growth from 2013 to 2022. By 2022, the population reached 26,417, with a median income of $88,071.
Throughout the period of 2013-2022, Gardner maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population decreased from 86% in 2013 to 79% in 2022, remaining in the "Racial Majority" category. The Black population increased from 3% to 6%, and the Asian population grew from 1% to 3%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 6-8%, while the "Two or More Races" category expanded from 3% to 5%.
The demographic shifts correlated with economic growth. Median income increased from $72,904 in 2013 to $88,071 in 2022, a 20.8% increase. The population grew by 18.6% in the same period, from 22,274 to 26,417.
Gardner's demographic composition differs from national averages. The U.S. as a whole is more diverse, with non-Hispanic whites comprising about 60% of the population. Gardner's 79% white population indicates it is less diverse than the national average, but the gradual increase in minority populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas.
Based on observed trends, Gardner is likely to continue its gradual diversification over the next decade. It could potentially transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" if current trends accelerate. The city might be categorized as a "Transitional Community" in the coming years if growth in minority populations continues or accelerates.
These changes are occurring slowly, and Gardner is likely to maintain its predominant white majority for the foreseeable future, even as it becomes incrementally more diverse.
