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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Westwinds Park in Columbia, Missouri, is a neighborhood characterized by low diversity with a strong white majority. In 2022, the white population comprised 87% of the total residents. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in its demographic composition and economic indicators over the past decade. The population of Westwinds Park has remained relatively stable at approximately 400 residents.
From 2013 to 2022, Westwinds Park has consistently been classified as a low diversity area, with the white population dominating throughout this period. Between 2013 and 2020, the neighborhood maintained a white majority of 72-84%, with the category of "two or more races" increasing from 5% to 15% by 2019. In 2021, a shift occurred, with the white population decreasing to 75% and the black population increasing to 10%. This change briefly moved the neighborhood towards moderate diversity. However, in 2022, there was a reversal, with the white population increasing to 87% and other racial categories declining, reinforcing the low diversity classification.
The median income in Westwinds Park has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2020, income fluctuated between $61,083 and $72,088, with no clear trend. In 2021, there was a significant increase in median income to $82,141, coinciding with the brief increase in racial diversity. In 2022, income decreased to $67,561, aligning with the return to a more homogeneous racial composition. The correlation between income and racial composition is notable, particularly in 2021 when increased diversity coincided with peak median income.
The trends in Westwinds Park reflect some broader national patterns. The brief increase in diversity in 2021 aligns with national trends towards increasing racial diversity in many American communities. The subsequent reversal in 2022 could be part of a localized phenomenon, possibly related to housing market changes or specific local factors. The volatility in median income, particularly the spike in 2021, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, which saw significant economic shifts across the United States.
Westwinds Park presents a case of a small neighborhood that has largely maintained its low diversity status over the past decade, with a strong white majority. The brief shift towards greater diversity in 2021, coupled with a significant income increase, suggests the potential for demographic and economic change. The subsequent reversal in 2022 raises questions about the stability of these shifts and the long-term trajectory of the neighborhood's demographic and economic composition.