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Demographic Analysis of Thoroughbred Acres-Kingston: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Thoroughbred Acres-Kingston, a neighborhood in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. In 2022, the white population comprises 73% of the neighborhood, with Black (20%) and Hispanic (5%) minorities. The median income has increased from $37,134 in 2013 to $54,169 in 2022, indicating economic growth. This neighborhood is part of Lexington, known for its horse racing industry and the University of Kentucky.
Over the past decade, Thoroughbred Acres-Kingston has maintained its "White Majority" status with minor fluctuations. The white population was 70% in 2013, peaked at 77% in 2017, and settled at 73% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 24% in 2013 to 20% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 4% to 5%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The neighborhood has not transitioned between major demographic categories but shows signs of becoming a "Transitional Community." The median income has grown by approximately 46% from 2013 to 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 3,592 in 2013 to 3,161 in 2022.
The demographic trends in Thoroughbred Acres-Kingston align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the neighborhood's changes are more modest compared to rapid demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the United States.
The economic growth in the neighborhood outpaces the national average for income growth over the same period. This might be attributed to Lexington's local economy, supported by industries like horse racing and higher education. This economic strength could be a factor in maintaining the area's racial stability while gradually increasing its diversity.
Thoroughbred Acres-Kingston represents a slowly evolving community that maintains its White Majority status while showing signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes reflect broader national trends but occur at a more measured pace, possibly due to the unique economic and cultural factors of the Lexington-Fayette urban area.
