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Demographic Evolution in Tower Homes, Kansas City: A Study of Race and Population (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tower Homes, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 78% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $73,956. The population of Tower Homes has remained relatively stable over the past decade, ranging between 4,800 and 5,900 residents.
From 2013 to 2022, Tower Homes has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood. The white population fluctuated slightly, from 78% in 2013 to 78% in 2022, with a peak of 82% in 2021. The Black population decreased from 16% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, between 4-6% throughout the decade.
The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These shifts suggest a trend towards slightly increased diversity within the White Majority framework.
The median income in Tower Homes has shown fluctuations. In 2013, it was $71,156. It dipped to $63,820 in 2016, peaked at $83,925 in 2021, and was $73,956 in 2022. These income variations correlate with demographic shifts. The period of lowest income in 2016 coincided with a slight increase in Hispanic population and decrease in white population. The income peak in 2021 aligned with the highest percentage of white residents and lowest percentage of black residents.
Tower Homes' demographic trends reflect some national patterns. The increase in multiracial identification aligns with national trends. The stability of the Hispanic population percentage suggests that Tower Homes may not be a primary destination for Hispanic migration within Kansas City. The neighborhood's median income is higher than the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent area.
Tower Homes remains a White Majority, Low Diversity neighborhood, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity. The economic fluctuations, particularly the correlation between peak income and highest white population percentage, suggest a complex interplay between demographics and economic factors. As the community evolves, it will be important to observe whether these gradual changes in diversity accelerate and how they might impact the neighborhood's economic profile in the future.
