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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Grey Oaks: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Grey Oaks in Shawnee, Kansas, is classified as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority of 89% as of 2022. The area is characterized by high income, with a median household income of $196,992 in 2022. Grey Oaks has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 947 residents in 2010 to 3,448 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period, Grey Oaks has maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a strong White Majority. The White population percentage has fluctuated slightly, peaking at 97% in 2018 and settling at 89% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in diversity, with the Asian population remaining steady at around 2% since 2013, and the Black population growing from 0% to 2% by 2022. The Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races have shown small increases.
The economic trajectory of Grey Oaks has been one of consistent growth. Median income has risen from $155,956 in 2013 to $196,992 in 2022, representing a 26% increase over nine years. This income growth coincides with the significant population increase, suggesting that the neighborhood has been attracting high-income residents. The stability in racial composition, coupled with rising incomes, indicates that the neighborhood's growth has primarily occurred within its existing demographic profile.
Grey Oaks' median income of $196,992 in 2022 is significantly higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial homogeneity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. The rapid population growth in Grey Oaks (over 200% in a decade) is unusual compared to typical suburban growth rates, suggesting it may be part of a larger urban expansion or development initiative in the Shawnee area.
Grey Oaks presents a picture of a highly affluent, rapidly growing suburban neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character as a predominantly White, low-diversity area despite minor increases in minority populations. Its economic growth and population expansion suggest it is an attractive destination for high-income residents, potentially driven by new housing developments. The persistence of low diversity in the face of significant growth raises questions about accessibility and inclusivity in rapidly developing suburban enclaves.
