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Demographic and Racial Composition of Kickapoo Neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Kickapoo neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a predominant white population of 84% as of 2022. The median income in the neighborhood has increased from $38,533 in 2019 to $45,779 in 2022. Kickapoo's proximity to Kickapoo High School, one of Springfield's largest public high schools, likely influences the area's demographics and culture.
Over the past decade, Kickapoo has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, fluctuating between 82% and 91% of the total population. From 2017 to 2022, the white population decreased from 91% to 84%, indicating a minor trend towards increased diversity. The multiracial population increased from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, suggesting gradual diversification. Black and Hispanic populations have shown small fluctuations, with the Black population reaching 6% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic changes correlating with its demographic shifts. Median income increased from $38,440 in 2013 to $45,779 in 2022, representing a 19% growth over the decade. There was an economic decline from 2013 to 2016, with median income dropping to $34,739, but the community has since recovered and surpassed its 2013 income levels. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 and 2020, rising from $38,533 to $44,550, coinciding with a slight increase in diversity.
Kickapoo's demographic profile is consistent with many suburban neighborhoods in the United States, which often have higher percentages of white residents compared to urban centers. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, though Kickapoo's pace of change appears slower than the national average. The neighborhood's economic recovery and growth since 2016 may reflect broader economic trends in the Midwest, which has seen steady growth in recent years.
In conclusion, while Kickapoo remains a "Low Diversity" community, subtle demographic shifts and consistent economic growth over the past decade suggest a neighborhood in slow transition. The community's future may see continued gradual diversification if economic growth persists, potentially leading to a more mixed local population in the long term.
