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Demographic Analysis of Quail Creek, Columbia: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Quail Creek, a neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri, exhibits a specific demographic profile as of 2022. The community is classified as "White Majority" with 72% of residents identifying as white. Other significant racial groups include Asian (6%), Black (11%), and Hispanic (9%). The median income in Quail Creek was $68,325 in 2022. The neighborhood's proximity to the University of Missouri is noted as a potential influence on its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Quail Creek has experienced a gradual shift in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a 78% white population. By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status, the community progressed towards "Moderate Diversity". The Hispanic population demonstrated the most substantial growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. Slight increases in Asian and Black populations were also observed. These changes suggest a trend towards increased diversity in the community.
The demographic shifts in Quail Creek correspond with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2015, when the community remained predominantly white, median income increased from $84,475 to $88,907. However, as diversity began to increase from 2016 onwards, there was a gradual decline in median income, reaching $68,308 in 2020 before slightly recovering to $68,325 in 2022. This trend may indicate that increasing diversity coincided with broader economic challenges or changes in the local job market.
Population figures in Quail Creek have remained relatively stable over the decade, with a slight increase from 1,904 in 2013 to 1,925 in 2022. This stability, despite demographic shifts, suggests that changes are likely due to a combination of existing residents leaving and new, more diverse residents moving in, rather than a significant influx of new residents overall.
The trends observed in Quail Creek align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions, with growing Hispanic populations and gradual increases in Asian and Black residents in previously predominantly white neighborhoods.
The economic fluctuations in Quail Creek, particularly the decline in median income from 2015 onwards, may reflect national economic trends, including the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the specific pattern in Quail Creek, with its proximity to a major university, may also be influenced by changes in the academic job market or student demographics.
Quail Creek exemplifies a community in transition, moving from low diversity towards moderate diversity while experiencing economic challenges. These changes likely reflect both local factors, such as its relationship with the University of Missouri, and broader national trends in demographic shifts and economic fluctuations.
