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Demographic Evolution of Garden City, Kansas: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition from 2013 to 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
Garden City, Kansas, classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with a Hispanic majority as of 2022, has a population of 33,532 in an area of 10.93 square miles. The city has an estimated 12,848 housing units and a median income of $60,096.
Garden City maintained its "Majority-Minority" status from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 51% in 2013 to 54% in 2022, indicating a gradual strengthening of the Hispanic majority. The city experienced a "Transitional Community" pattern, with the White population decreasing from 41% to 35%, Asian population increasing from 3% to 5%, and Black population rising from 2% to 5%.
The median income grew from $49,698 in 2013 to $60,096 in 2022, a 20.9% increase. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. The population increased moderately from 32,643 in 2013 to 33,532 in 2022, a 2.7% increase.
Garden City's demographic evolution aligns with broader trends of increasing diversity in many American cities, particularly in terms of growing Hispanic populations and declining white majorities.
Based on observed trends, Garden City is likely to continue as a "Majority-Minority" community with a strengthening Hispanic majority. The consistent growth in Asian and Black populations suggests the city may move towards a "High Diversity" category in the future, especially if these groups continue to grow and approach the 10% threshold.
Economically, if the positive trend in median income continues, it could further attract diverse populations seeking economic opportunities, potentially accelerating the shift towards higher diversity.
Garden City presents an example of a transitional, majority-minority community with a strong Hispanic presence, growing diversity among other racial groups, and improving economic indicators. These trends suggest a future of increased cultural diversity and potentially continued economic growth, positioning the city as an evolving microcosm of America's changing demographic landscape.
