The Ott-Chrisman neighborhood in Independence, Missouri, is categorized as a Low Diversity area with a white majority population of 79% as of 2022. The median income in the neighborhood increased from $37,674 in 2015 to $50,292 in 2022, indicating economic improvement. The neighborhood is located near the starting point of the Oregon Trail, a historically significant route for westward expansion in the 19th century United States.

Over the past decade, Ott-Chrisman has maintained its Low Diversity status, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of residents. The white population percentage decreased from 86% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The representation of minority groups has increased gradually, particularly in the "two or more races" category, which grew from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2016, but declined to 5% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated, reaching 9% in 2018 and settling at 3% by 2022.

The neighborhood's economic trajectory shows improvement with fluctuations. Median income increased from $41,743 in 2013 to $50,292 in 2022, a 20.5% increase over nine years. A significant decrease in median income occurred between 2014 and 2016, reaching $37,674 in 2015. The most substantial increase was between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $46,860 to $58,558, a 25% increase in one year.