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Demographic Shifts in Shawnee Heights: From High Diversity to White Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Shawnee Heights, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, experienced a significant demographic shift between 2013 and 2022. The area transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority neighborhood. In 2022, 53% of the population identified as white, with a median income of $46,622.
The neighborhood underwent several demographic categories over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, it was classified as Moderate Diversity, with significant Hispanic and white populations. Between 2016 and 2019, it became a Transitional Community as the white population increased and the Hispanic population decreased. From 2020 to 2022, it established a White Majority status.
The demographic changes correlated with shifts in median income. During the Moderate Diversity period (2013-2015), income declined from $39,578 to $35,573. As the community transitioned (2016-2019), income began to rise, reaching $41,786. In the White Majority period (2020-2022), income grew significantly to $46,622.
The demographic evolution of Shawnee Heights aligns with national trends of suburban diversification and subsequent re-segregation observed in many metropolitan areas. The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with a 17.8% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022, outpaces the national median household income growth rate of approximately 10% over a similar period.
Shawnee Heights has undergone a significant demographic and economic transformation over the past decade. It transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority neighborhood with improving economic indicators. These changes reflect complex interplays between racial dynamics, economic opportunities, and potentially local development factors.
