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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Sarritt Point, Kansas City
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sarritt Point, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, exhibits moderate diversity as of 2022. The demographic profile shows a Hispanic plurality (40%) with significant White (34%) and Black (17%) populations. The median income of $34,119 in 2022 indicates a lower-middle-income area. Sarritt Point has experienced substantial population fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Sarritt Point has transitioned from a community with a White plurality to one with a Hispanic plurality. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White plurality (42%) with a significant Hispanic presence (40%). By 2022, these proportions had shifted, with Hispanics becoming the largest group (40%) and Whites decreasing to 34%. The Black population fluctuated, reaching 21% in 2018 before settling at 17% in 2022. Asian representation increased gradually from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Sarritt Point correlate with economic trends. The median income fluctuated significantly, dropping from $38,684 in 2013 to $27,004 in 2015, coinciding with the period when the Hispanic population began to overtake the White population as the largest group. Since 2015, there has been a general upward trend in median income, reaching $37,082 in 2021 before slightly declining to $34,119 in 2022.
The population of Sarritt Point has also seen significant changes, decreasing from 5,636 in 2010 to 3,550 in 2015, before rebounding to 4,566 in 2022. This population recovery coincides with the increase in diversity and median income.
The demographic shifts observed in Sarritt Point align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced growth in Hispanic populations and increased racial diversity over the past decade. The significant fluctuations in population and median income are more specific to Sarritt Point, possibly reflecting local economic or policy changes.
The median household income in Sarritt Point ($34,119 in 2022) remains below the national median ($70,784 in 2021), indicating that while the neighborhood has seen economic improvements, it still faces economic challenges compared to national averages.
Sarritt Point exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving towards greater diversity and experiencing economic fluctuations that seem intertwined with its changing demographic composition. The community's resilience is evident in its population recovery and income growth over the latter part of the decade.
