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Demographic and Racial Trends in Lykins Neighborhood: A Majority-Minority Community with Hispanic Plurality
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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 Lykins neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a median income of $26,589, which is below the national average. Lykins is characterized by its historic character, with many homes dating back to the early 20th century, and has been undergoing gradual revitalization efforts in recent years.
Over the past decade, Lykins has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community. The Hispanic population has remained the largest group, increasing from 40% to 47% between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community, with a gradual increase in the Asian population from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022 and slight fluctuations in other racial groups. Lykins has maintained Moderate Diversity, with three main racial groups (Hispanic, Black, and White) each consistently representing over 20% of the population.
The demographic shifts in Lykins correlate with economic trends. The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $24,380 in 2013 to $26,589 in 2022, with significant fluctuations including a peak of $30,369 in 2021. The population has experienced fluctuations, decreasing from 4,261 in 2013 to a low of 3,478 in 2015, before rebounding to 4,141 in 2022. This pattern may indicate periods of displacement and subsequent community reinvestment or revitalization efforts. Despite the overall income growth, the median income remains low compared to national averages, suggesting ongoing economic challenges for many residents.
The demographic and economic trends in Lykins reflect broader patterns seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The growth in the Hispanic and Asian populations aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The persistently low median income, despite some growth, is indicative of the widening income gap often seen in urban neighborhoods undergoing demographic shifts. The fluctuations in population and income could suggest early stages of gentrification, a common phenomenon in historically diverse, low-income urban neighborhoods. Despite economic challenges, the stable Majority-Minority status and Moderate Diversity suggest a resilient community maintaining its multicultural character in the face of potential gentrification pressures.
Lykins represents a dynamic urban neighborhood experiencing gradual demographic shifts and economic challenges. Its evolution from 2013 to 2022 reflects broader urban trends of increasing diversity and complex socio-economic changes, highlighting the need for targeted community development strategies to ensure equitable growth and preservation of the neighborhood's diverse character.
