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Demographic Analysis of Primrose Neighborhood: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Primrose neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 92% of the total residents. The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated from $59,355 in 2013 to $64,605 in 2022, with a peak of $93,504 in 2021. Primrose is recognized for its well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets.
The demographic composition of Primrose has remained relatively stable from 2013 to 2022, consistently maintaining its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status. However, minor changes in racial composition have occurred. The white population decreased slightly from 98% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Hispanic and Black populations emerged, representing 2% and 1% of the population respectively in 2022.
The median income in Primrose has experienced significant volatility. It increased from $59,355 in 2013 to a maximum of $93,504 in 2021, before decreasing to $64,605 in 2022. This economic fluctuation coincided with population changes, from 2,675 residents in 2013 to 2,818 in 2022, with a peak of 3,223 in 2018. The substantial income increase in 2021 followed by a sharp decrease in 2022 may be attributed to various factors, possibly including pandemic-related economic shifts or changes in the local job market.
The gradual diversification of Primrose aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the rate of change in Primrose is notably slower than in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The economic volatility observed in Primrose, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, is more pronounced than typical national trends. This may indicate local economic factors specific to Springfield or the Primrose neighborhood.
The high percentage of white residents in Primrose (92% in 2022) is significantly above the national average, which was approximately 60% non-Hispanic white in 2022. This suggests that Primrose has remained relatively insulated from the demographic changes affecting many other American communities.
Primrose exhibits signs of very gradual diversification and has experienced significant economic fluctuations. It remains a predominantly white, economically volatile neighborhood. The slow pace of demographic change, combined with dramatic income shifts, presents a unique profile that may reflect both local economic conditions and resistance to broader national demographic trends.
