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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maple Hills, a neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas, currently exhibits Low Diversity with a clear White Majority. As of 2022, 92% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $142,485. This affluent neighborhood has seen significant economic growth over the past decade, with its high-income status potentially influencing its demographic composition. Maple Hills is known for its upscale residential areas and proximity to some of Wichita's premier golf courses, contributing to its attractiveness for high-income residents.
Over the past decade, Maple Hills has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. However, there have been subtle shifts within this overall stability. In 2013, the neighborhood was at its most diverse within the given timeframe, with 90% white population and notable Hispanic (6%) and Two or More Races (3%) populations. From 2014 to 2017, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Asian population growing from 1% to 6%, suggesting a brief period of Moderate Diversity. By 2020-2021, there was a small but noticeable increase in the Black population (4%), indicating some diversification. However, by 2022, the neighborhood reverted to its lowest diversity level in the decade, with 92% white population.
The neighborhood has experienced substantial economic growth. Median income increased from $112,205 in 2013 to $146,380 in 2021, a 30% increase over eight years. This economic growth coincides with population growth, from 3,220 in 2013 to 3,870 in 2022, suggesting the area's increasing attractiveness. The correlation between increasing income and decreasing diversity (particularly from 2020 to 2022) suggests that rising property values may be influencing the demographic makeup, potentially pricing out some minority groups.
Maple Hills' median income ($142,485 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition is less diverse than Wichita as a whole, which as of 2020 census data, was approximately 67% white, 11% Black, and 18% Hispanic. The trend of increasing wealth concentration in predominantly white neighborhoods is consistent with patterns observed in many U.S. cities, where economic segregation often aligns with racial segregation.
Maple Hills represents a case of persistent Low Diversity and White Majority status, coupled with significant economic growth. While there were brief periods of slightly increased diversity, the overall trend suggests a reinforcement of the existing demographic structure, potentially driven by rising property values and the neighborhood's reputation as an affluent enclave. This pattern raises questions about housing affordability and access for diverse populations in high-income areas of Wichita.