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Demographic Analysis of Shawnee Pioneers/Douglas Highlands: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Shawnee Pioneers/Douglas Highlands neighborhood in Shawnee, Kansas, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile, with a white majority comprising 75% of the population as of 2022. The area has experienced fluctuations in both its racial composition and economic indicators over the past decade. This neighborhood includes some of the oldest settled areas in Shawnee, reflecting the city's pioneer heritage.
From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood has consistently maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization, with the white population remaining the dominant racial group. The white population percentage increased from 65% in 2013 to 80% in 2020-2021, before slightly decreasing to 75% in 2022. The Hispanic population declined from 22% in 2013 to 7% in 2020-2021, before rising again to 12% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4% and 9% throughout the decade. The Asian population was negligible until 2020, when it rose to 5% and has maintained that level since.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown significant volatility over the past decade. It decreased from $54,544 in 2013 to a low of $40,146 in 2018. There was a sharp increase to $65,786 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $58,404 in 2022. The periods of higher diversity (2013-2015) coincided with higher median incomes, while the period of lowest diversity (2020-2021) saw a significant increase in median income. This suggests a complex relationship between racial composition and economic prosperity in the neighborhood.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3,600 and 4,000 residents throughout the decade, indicating a consistent community size despite demographic and economic changes.
The demographic trends in this neighborhood somewhat contrast with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity across the United States. The temporary increase in the white majority percentage from 2019 to 2021 goes against the broader national trend of decreasing white population percentages in many urban and suburban areas.
The economic volatility experienced by this neighborhood, particularly the sharp income increase from 2018 to 2021, may reflect broader economic trends such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery. However, the specific patterns observed here may be unique to this area or region.
While the Shawnee Pioneers/Douglas Highlands neighborhood has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification over the past decade, recent trends suggest a potential shift towards increased diversity. The economic fluctuations experienced by the community highlight the complex interplay between demographic composition and economic prosperity, warranting continued observation of these trends in the coming years.
