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Demographic and Economic Analysis of South Hyde Park: From White Majority to Increasing 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
South Hyde Park in Kansas City, Missouri, is a neighborhood with a white majority population. In 2022, 65% of the population identified as white. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income increased from $43,018 in 2013 to $52,583 in 2022. South Hyde Park is known for its historic architecture and proximity to the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Over the past decade, South Hyde Park has transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had low diversity with a dominant white population (71%). By 2022, while still maintaining a white majority, the community became more diverse. There were significant increases in Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. The Black population decreased from 23% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 1% to 7%. The Hispanic population grew from 4% to 11%. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 5%.
The demographic shifts in South Hyde Park correlate with positive economic trends. The median income increased from $43,018 in 2013 to $52,583 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a significant increase to $65,005 in 2021 before a slight decrease in 2022. The increasing diversity coincides with economic growth, suggesting the neighborhood may be attracting a more diverse, educated workforce. The rising incomes could be driving property values up, potentially leading to displacement of lower-income residents.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 1,901 in 2013 to 1,954 in 2022. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests a gradual process of neighborhood change rather than rapid gentrification.
The trends observed in South Hyde Park align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly in university-adjacent neighborhoods. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations reflects national demographic shifts. The decrease in the Black population may indicate gentrification pressures similar to those seen in other revitalizing urban cores across the United States.
The economic growth in South Hyde Park outpaces the national average. The median household income in the U.S. increased from $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021. South Hyde Park's median income ($65,005 in 2021) is below the national average, but its growth rate is notable, especially considering the relatively stable population size.
South Hyde Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while experiencing economic growth. These changes likely reflect broader urban trends of revitalization and demographic shifts in university-adjacent areas. This presents opportunities for increased cultural richness and challenges related to potential displacement and community cohesion.
