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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
King's Meadow, a neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri, is characterized as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 74% of residents, with significant presence of Black and Asian communities. The neighborhood has undergone demographic changes over the past decade, along with fluctuations in median income. King's Meadow's proximity to the University of Missouri likely influences its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
From 2013 to 2022, King's Meadow transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 74% in 2022. Concurrently, other racial groups increased: the Black population rose from 8% to 13%, the Asian population from 3% to 7%, and individuals of two or more races from 2% to 5%. These changes indicate a trend towards increasing diversity, potentially classifying King's Meadow as a Transitional Community. The university's proximity may be a key factor in this diversification.
The median income in King's Meadow fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, it increased from $83,993 to $86,813. Between 2016 and 2019, it declined significantly to $72,907. From 2020 to 2022, it recovered and stabilized around $79,000-$87,000. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2019) coincided with a decline in median income, potentially suggesting an initial influx of lower-income groups. The recent income recovery might indicate economic integration of diverse groups or an influx of higher-income diverse residents.
Population in King's Meadow grew from 2,699 in 2013 to 3,480 in 2022, with fluctuations. A significant increase occurred between 2019 (2,697) and 2020 (3,346), possibly due to university expansion or local development projects.
The demographic shifts in King's Meadow align with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the neighborhood's white majority (74%) remains higher than the national average of approximately 60% white as of 2020. The income fluctuations may reflect local economic factors rather than broader national trends.
The growth of the Asian population in King's Meadow from 3% to 7% is notable and may be linked to increasing international student enrollment or tech industry growth in the area, mirroring trends in other university towns across the United States.
King's Meadow represents a community in transition, moving towards greater diversity while maintaining a white majority. The economic fluctuations alongside demographic changes suggest a complex interplay between population shifts, local economic factors, and the influence of the nearby university. Future observations will determine whether the neighborhood maintains its Moderate Diversity status or progresses towards High Diversity.