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Demographic Profile of Wydown-Skinker: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Wydown-Skinker, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, is classified as a "White Majority" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 63% of the neighborhood. The median income in Wydown-Skinker was $184,788 in 2022, indicating its status as one of the most affluent neighborhoods in St. Louis and potentially in Missouri.
Over the past decade, Wydown-Skinker has maintained its "White Majority" status, but has shown a trend towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 70% in 2013 to 63% in 2022, while other racial groups experienced modest increases. This shift suggests a gradual transition towards what could be classified as "Moderate Diversity" if current trends persist.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 14-20% over the decade. The Black population increased from 6% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew slightly from 4% to 5% during the same period. These changes indicate a slow but steady diversification of the neighborhood, though not significant enough to alter its "White Majority" classification.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside relative economic stability. The median income has remained high throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. It peaked at $189,169 in 2018 and slightly decreased to $184,788 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has maintained its highly affluent status despite becoming slightly more diverse.
The population has seen a modest increase over the decade, growing from 5,034 in 2013 to 5,077 in 2022. This growth, combined with the stable high incomes, suggests that the neighborhood remains highly desirable and economically robust.
Wydown-Skinker's demographic and economic profile differs from broader trends in St. Louis and many urban areas across the United States. While many cities have experienced rapid diversification and gentrification-related demographic shifts, Wydown-Skinker's changes have been more gradual. Its consistently high median income, which is more than three times the national median household income, distinguishes it as an exceptionally affluent enclave.
The neighborhood's slow pace of diversification, coupled with its economic stability, suggests a carefully managed community that is gradually becoming more diverse while maintaining its economic status. This contrasts with more dramatic demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the U.S., where rapid gentrification or white flight have led to more sudden changes in community composition and economic profiles.
Wydown-Skinker represents a case of a highly affluent, predominantly white neighborhood experiencing slow but steady diversification without significant economic disruption. This gradual change could potentially result in a more diverse, yet still economically prosperous community in the future, if current trends continue.
