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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Procter 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 Procter neighborhood in Independence, Missouri, transitioned from a low diversity community with a white majority to a moderate diversity community with a white plurality between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 77% to 58% during this period. The Hispanic population increased from 8% to 22%, indicating a shift towards a transitional community. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races also increased from 2% to 7%.
The neighborhood experienced economic fluctuations alongside demographic changes. From 2013 to 2019, median income declined from $37,048 to $26,866. However, from 2020 to 2022, median income recovered, rising to $39,637. This economic improvement coincided with a stabilization in the rate of demographic change.
The demographic shifts in Procter align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects national patterns of Hispanic population growth and dispersion beyond traditional settlement areas. The economic fluctuations may be indicative of wider economic trends affecting similar communities across the United States.
The initial decline in median income could be related to the after-effects of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic restructuring. The recent improvement might reflect the general economic recovery and growth experienced nationally in the years leading up to and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Procter exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. Its evolution from a homogeneous, predominantly white community to one of moderate diversity with a growing Hispanic population reflects broader national demographic trends. The economic challenges and subsequent recovery experienced by the neighborhood highlight the complex interplay between demographic change and economic factors in shaping local communities.
