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Demographic Analysis of Seminole/Holland Neighborhood: Low Diversity and White Majority
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Seminole/Holland neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri, is characterized by low diversity with a predominantly White population of 84% in 2022. The median income in the area was $48,024 as of 2022, showing moderate fluctuations over the past decade. The neighborhood's proximity to Missouri State University may influence its demographic composition and economic trends.
From 2013 to 2022, the Seminole/Holland neighborhood maintained a White Majority status, with the White population consistently above 80%. The White population percentage decreased slightly from 85% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, and the Black population rose from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4% and 8% over the decade. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased racial diversity, although not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's Low Diversity classification.
The median income in the Seminole/Holland neighborhood exhibited significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase in median income from $41,594 to $48,024, representing a 15.5% growth. The neighborhood experienced a sharp decline in median income from 2013 to 2014, followed by a general upward trend until 2021. A significant increase in median income occurred from 2020 to 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022.
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The economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the gradual demographic shifts, suggesting that other factors may have had a more significant impact on income levels.
The trend of slowly increasing diversity in predominantly White areas is consistent with national trends in many parts of the United States. The median income growth of 15.5% over a decade is approximately in line with national averages, although the fluctuations in this neighborhood appear more pronounced than typical national trends. The proximity to Missouri State University may explain some of the demographic stability, as university towns often have a consistent influx of young, predominantly White students.
The Seminole/Holland neighborhood remains categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The economic trends, characterized by fluctuating median incomes, indicate a complex interplay of local factors influencing the neighborhood's socio-economic landscape. Continued monitoring of these trends will be important to understand their potential impacts on local life and community dynamics.
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