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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Oldham Farms, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is classified as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 65% of the neighborhood, while the White population accounts for 29%. The median income is $53,382, which is below the national median household income. Oldham Farms has experienced significant population fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Oldham Farms has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. From 2013 to 2017, the Black population percentage increased, reaching 80% in 2017. After 2017, there has been a gradual decrease in the Black majority, dropping to 65% by 2022. Concurrently, there has been a slight increase in the White population and a more noticeable rise in the "Two or More Races" category, growing from 0% in 2017 to 6% in 2022. These trends indicate that while Oldham Farms remains a "Black Majority" area, it is showing signs of increasing diversity.
The economic landscape of Oldham Farms has been volatile over the past decade. The median income peaked in 2014 at $59,577 but declined to $37,908 by 2017. Since 2017, there has been a general upward trend in median income, reaching $53,382 in 2022. The period of lowest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents, suggesting a potential correlation between racial composition and economic conditions.
The population has fluctuated significantly. There was an increase from 559 residents in 2015 to 1,035 in 2016. The population peaked at 1,107 in 2018 and has since declined to 707 in 2022. These population shifts could indicate broader socio-economic changes in the area.
The racial composition of Oldham Farms contrasts with the overall demographics of Kansas City, which has a more diverse racial makeup with a larger White population. The median income in Oldham Farms has generally remained below the national median, suggesting ongoing economic challenges in the neighborhood. The increase in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with national trends.
Oldham Farms presents a picture of a predominantly Black community undergoing subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations. While maintaining its "Black Majority" status, the neighborhood shows signs of increasing diversity and economic recovery after a period of decline. These changes may reflect broader urban trends of gentrification, changing housing markets, or shifts in employment opportunities in the Kansas City area.