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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Frenchmens Creek, Shawnee, Kansas
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Frenchmens Creek, a neighborhood in Shawnee, Kansas, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 374 and a median income of $94,036. The neighborhood has experienced significant fluctuations in population and racial composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2019, Frenchmens Creek maintained a White Majority status, with white residents comprising over 80% of the population. A significant shift occurred between 2019 and 2020, with the neighborhood approaching a Moderate Diversity classification due to a substantial increase in the Asian population from 12% to 35%. This shift was temporary, as the neighborhood reverted to an extreme Low Diversity status with 100% white population in 2021. The most recent data from 2022 shows a return to Low Diversity with a 98% white population.
The median income in Frenchmens Creek has fluctuated in correlation with demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2019, the median income increased from $115,909 to $134,031, coinciding with the stable White Majority status. The demographic shift in 2020 corresponded with a decline in median income to $93,976. As the neighborhood returned to its White Majority status in 2021 and 2022, the median income showed partial recovery but remained below peak levels.
The population of Frenchmens Creek also changed significantly. It grew from 486 in 2010 to a peak of 733 in 2016, then declined to 355 in 2020, coinciding with the temporary increase in diversity. This suggests that demographic shifts were accompanied by changes in the neighborhood's overall population size.
The demographic volatility observed in Frenchmens Creek is atypical compared to usual neighborhood trends. Most communities experience gradual demographic shifts over time. The sharp decline in population and income in 2020 could be partially attributed to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the changes in Frenchmens Creek appear more pronounced than national averages.
The neighborhood's median income, even at its lowest point, remains above the national median household income, suggesting that Frenchmens Creek is a relatively affluent area despite recent fluctuations.
Frenchmens Creek presents a case of a neighborhood experiencing rapid demographic and economic changes. While it has largely maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community, the brief period of increased diversity in 2020 and the subsequent reversion raise questions about the stability and long-term trajectory of the neighborhood's demographic composition. These changes, coupled with income and population fluctuations, suggest a community in transition, potentially influenced by broader economic trends and local development policies.
