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Demographic Analysis of Prairie Woods: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Kansas
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Prairie Woods, a neighborhood in Prairie Village, Kansas, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 838 and a median income of $112,303. Prairie Woods maintains an almost entirely white population throughout the analyzed period.
From 2013 to 2022, Prairie Woods has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has remained above 94% throughout this period, with a slight increase to 99-100% in recent years. This trend indicates an extremely stable racial composition, with minimal change over time. The neighborhood has not transitioned between diversity categories, maintaining its low diversity status throughout the decade.
The median income in Prairie Woods has shown significant growth over the analyzed period, increasing from $95,976 in 2013 to $112,303 in 2022, representing a 17% increase. This economic growth appears to have occurred alongside a slight population decline, from 1,003 residents in 2013 to 838 in 2022. The inverse relationship between population and median income suggests a possible trend of gentrification or increased property values, potentially pricing out some residents while attracting higher-income households.
The peak in median income was observed in 2021 at $119,612, coinciding with the lowest population point of 747 residents. This could indicate a period of particularly intense economic change, possibly influenced by broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on housing markets and remote work trends.
Prairie Woods' demographic stability is notable in an era where many communities are experiencing increasing diversity. The neighborhood's racial homogeneity and high median income suggest it may be a particularly affluent enclave within the broader Kansas City metropolitan area. The substantial income growth over the decade, especially the sharp increase in 2020-2021, mirrors national trends of rising inequality and concentration of wealth in certain communities.
The population fluctuations, particularly the decline from 2013 to 2021 followed by a slight rebound in 2022, could reflect broader urban-suburban migration patterns seen across the United States, potentially influenced by factors such as changing work environments, housing preferences, or local development policies.
Prairie Woods presents a picture of a highly stable, affluent, and racially homogeneous community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. While maintaining its Low Diversity status, the neighborhood has seen substantial increases in median income, potentially reshaping its socio-economic landscape while preserving its demographic character. This trend raises questions about accessibility, inclusion, and the long-term implications of such concentrated affluence and homogeneity in an increasingly diverse national context.
