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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Three Trails Neighborhood, Independence, Missouri
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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 Three Trails neighborhood in Independence, Missouri, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,808 and a median income of $45,290. Three Trails has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a more homogeneous community to one with increasing diversity, particularly in its Hispanic population.
In 2013, Three Trails was categorized as a White Majority community with Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 66% of residents. Over the next decade, the neighborhood underwent a gradual transition towards increased diversity. By 2021, while still maintaining a White Majority status (60% white), the area had shifted to Moderate Diversity, with growth in the Hispanic population (from 10% in 2013 to 26% in 2021) and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 8%).
This transition appears to have slightly reversed in 2022, with the white population increasing to 69% and the Hispanic population decreasing to 19%. However, the overall trend suggests a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity over time.
The median income in Three Trails has shown an upward trend, increasing from $39,677 in 2013 to $45,290 in 2022, representing a 14% growth over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood. The years of highest diversity (2020-2021) also saw the highest median incomes ($46,848 and $48,769 respectively).
The population has fluctuated over the years, with no clear consistent trend. The population peaked in 2021 at 5,302, coinciding with the year of highest diversity and second-highest median income.
The demographic shifts observed in Three Trails align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects a pattern seen across many Midwestern cities, where Hispanic communities have been expanding rapidly over the past two decades.
The economic growth in Three Trails appears to be slightly below the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by about 18% between 2013 and 2022, compared to the 14% growth seen in Three Trails. The neighborhood's resilience in maintaining economic growth alongside demographic changes is notable.
Three Trails exemplifies a Transitional Community, gradually moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by modest economic growth, suggesting that increased diversity has not negatively impacted the neighborhood's economic standing.
