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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Mahaffie-Westerfield neighborhood in Olathe, Kansas exhibits a White Majority demographic composition, with 57% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood shows signs of increasing diversity over the past decade. The median income was $72,126 in 2022, reflecting a moderate economic status. The area is home to the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site, which preserves 19th-century frontier history.
In 2013, Mahaffie-Westerfield was categorized as having Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 64% of residents. Over the decade, the neighborhood has transitioned towards Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population has increased from 18% in 2013 to 26% in 2022, suggesting a Transitional Community status. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 9-13% throughout the decade. The Asian population has doubled from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown an upward trend, increasing from $65,833 in 2013 to $72,126 in 2022, representing a 9.6% growth. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity. The population has grown moderately, from 11,322 in 2013 to 11,431 in 2022. This stable population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, indicates a neighborhood that is attracting a mix of residents while maintaining economic stability.
The demographic shifts observed in Mahaffie-Westerfield align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects a pattern seen in many Midwestern communities over the past decade. The economic growth in the neighborhood outpaces the national average for the same period.
Mahaffie-Westerfield represents a community in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining a White Majority. The neighborhood's economic growth and increasing racial diversity suggest a dynamic and evolving community that is adapting to broader demographic shifts while preserving its historical character.