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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Northeast Industrial District, North Kansas City
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Northeast Industrial District of North Kansas City, Missouri, exhibited a population of 2,138 and a median income of $42,393 in 2022. This neighborhood is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community. The area's industrial nature likely influences its demographic composition and economic trends.
From 2013 to 2019, the Northeast Industrial District maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 50%. By 2020, the community transitioned to a "White Plurality" as the white population decreased to 55%. In 2022, the neighborhood shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population dropping to 53% and the combined minority populations exceeding 50%.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2015, median income decreased from $34,401 to $25,138, coinciding with a slight decrease in the white population and increases in Black and Hispanic populations. From 2015 to 2022, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising to $42,393, despite continuing demographic shifts.
Population figures show an increase from 1,512 in 2013 to 2,138 in 2022, indicating that the area has become more attractive or accessible to a diverse range of residents.
The trends observed in the Northeast Industrial District align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and industrial areas. The steady increase in median income despite demographic changes suggests a relatively robust local economy, possibly due to the industrial nature of the district providing stable employment opportunities.
The neighborhood's transition to a "Majority-Minority" status in 2022 reflects a nationwide trend of increasing diversity in many American communities. This shift, combined with rising incomes, indicates that the Northeast Industrial District is experiencing a period of demographic and economic dynamism.
The Northeast Industrial District has evolved from a predominantly white, lower-income area to a more diverse, economically improving neighborhood over the past decade. This transformation suggests a changing industrial landscape that is attracting a more diverse workforce and potentially offering improved economic opportunities for various demographic groups.
