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Demographic Analysis of McAlister Parkway: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
McAlister Parkway, located in Topeka, Kansas, is a neighborhood with a White Majority, where the white population comprises 74% of residents in 2022. The area has experienced demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade. The neighborhood has seen an increase in median income in recent years, with a significant increase in 2021, suggesting potential gentrification or economic development initiatives.
From 2013 to 2022, McAlister Parkway has maintained a White Majority status, with the white population ranging from 74% to 90%. The neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 7% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, and there was a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races. These changes indicate that McAlister Parkway is becoming a Transitional Community.
The economic landscape of McAlister Parkway has shown volatility over the past decade. The median income started at $41,596 in 2013, dropped to $39,779 in 2015, then increased to $81,323 in 2021 before falling to $55,237 in 2022. The neighborhood's population grew from 1,440 in 2013 to 1,737 in 2022, a 20.6% increase. This growth coincides with the overall trend of increasing median income, suggesting the area may be attracting more affluent residents.
The increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, appears to correlate with the overall increase in median income. This could indicate that the neighborhood is attracting a more diverse, yet economically stable population.
The trends observed in McAlister Parkway align with broader patterns seen in many American cities. The gradual increase in diversity in this predominantly white neighborhood reflects a national trend of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The significant spike in median income in 2021 followed by a sharp decrease in 2022 might reflect broader economic volatility experienced nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The combination of increasing diversity, population growth, and overall rising median income suggests potential gentrification, a phenomenon observed in many urban and suburban areas across the United States.
McAlister Parkway exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining a White Majority status. The economic and demographic changes observed over the past decade reflect broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and economic volatility, particularly in the context of recent global events.
