The Bannister Ares neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022, with 51% of the population identifying as Black. The neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. These changes reflect broader urban trends of shifting racial compositions and income disparities. The neighborhood's proximity to the former Bannister Federal Complex, a major employer until its closure and subsequent environmental remediation efforts in the 2010s, may have influenced local demographic and economic shifts.

The Bannister Ares neighborhood has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community for most of the observed period, with the Black population consistently representing over 50% of residents. In 2013, the neighborhood was a strong "Black Majority" with 62% Black residents. By 2016, it briefly transitioned to a "Black Plurality" with 49% Black residents, indicating increased diversity. From 2017 to 2021, it returned to "Black Majority" status, peaking at 65% in 2020. As of 2022, it remains a "Black Majority" community at 51%. These fluctuations suggest a "Transitional Community" characteristic, with increasing representation from other racial groups, particularly White and Hispanic populations.

The median income in Bannister Ares has shown significant volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a period of relative prosperity with median incomes above $50,000. A sharp decline occurred from 2016 to 2019, with the median income dropping to a low of $35,964 in 2019. A dramatic increase to $64,176 in 2021 was followed by another significant drop to $40,411 in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of highest diversity (2015-2016) coincided with relatively high median incomes. The subsequent years of strengthened Black majority saw declining incomes, possibly indicating economic challenges faced by the predominant demographic group.