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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Kings Oak Neighborhood, St. Louis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kings Oak, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, currently exhibits a "White Majority" demographic profile with 71% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade. Kings Oak is located near Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Kings Oak has undergone demographic transitions over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was a "Moderate Diversity" area with 64% white and 20% black populations. By 2016, it transitioned to a "Transitional Community" as the Asian population increased from 7% in 2013 to 23% in 2016, while the black population decreased. From 2016 to 2019, Kings Oak maintained a "White Majority" status but with high Asian representation. From 2020 onwards, there has been a trend towards lower diversity, with the white population increasing to 71% by 2022.
The median income in Kings Oak has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2018, there was an upward trend, with median income rising from $44,093 to $75,119. This period coincided with increasing diversity and a growing Asian population. From 2019 to 2022, there has been a decline in median income, dropping to $50,539 in 2022. This economic downturn correlates with a decrease in racial diversity and an increase in the white majority.
Population figures have shown growth from 259 in 2013 to 485 in 2022, nearly doubling over the decade. This population growth, combined with the fluctuating income levels, suggests a neighborhood experiencing significant socio-economic changes.
The demographic shifts in Kings Oak, particularly the increase in the Asian population followed by a return to a stronger white majority, may reflect broader trends of urban renewal and subsequent gentrification seen in many U.S. cities. The rise and fall in median income over a short period is notable.
The population growth in Kings Oak contrasts with the overall population decline experienced by St. Louis in recent years, suggesting that this neighborhood may be diverging from broader urban trends, possibly due to its location near Forest Park or other local amenities.
Kings Oak presents a picture of demographic and economic change. Its transition from moderate diversity to a stronger white majority, coupled with income fluctuations, indicates a neighborhood undergoing transformation. These changes likely have implications for local community dynamics, housing affordability, and socio-economic integration within the broader St. Louis urban landscape.
