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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 66206: Predominantly White with Gradual Diversification
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 66206 in Leawood, Kansas, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, comprising 88% of the population. The median income is $145,903. The population has grown from 9,970 residents in 2010 to 11,890 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Leawood has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. However, subtle shifts indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity. The white population has decreased from 96% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The category of two or more races has increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Leawood have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median income has risen from $119,580 in 2013 to $145,903 in 2022, an increase of about 22%. The population has grown by about 19% during the same period, from 10,414 to 11,890.
The median income in Leawood ($145,903 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The area's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. As of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white population made up about 75.8% of the total population nationally, compared to 88% in Leawood. The slow increase in diversity in Leawood aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the pace of change in Leawood appears to be slower than in many other suburbs across the country.
Leawood remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but it is showing signs of a gradual transition towards greater diversity. This trend, coupled with continued economic prosperity, suggests that the community may be slowly evolving towards a more inclusive demographic profile while maintaining its affluent status. However, the pace of this change is relatively slow compared to national trends, indicating that significant shifts in the community's overall character may take many more years to materialize.
