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Demographic Shifts in Strang Line Neighborhood: From Majority-Minority to White Majority
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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 Strang Line neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas, has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, it was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with a white population of 51% and a Hispanic presence of 37%. By 2022, it had transitioned to a White Majority community with 78% white population. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 1,186, and the median income was $67,852.
The Hispanic population experienced a substantial decrease from 37-48% between 2013-2016 to 14% in 2022. This change suggests potential gentrification or shifts in housing affordability. The Asian population remained relatively stable at 2-5% throughout the decade. The Black population, previously not significantly represented, increased to 4% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Strang Line correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $51,636. As the white population percentage increased, the median income rose to $67,852 in 2022, representing a 31% increase over nine years. The most significant income increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $67,636 to $77,349, a 14% increase in one year.
Population figures fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 1,816 in 2016 when the Hispanic population was at its highest (48%). The subsequent decline in population to 1,186 in 2022 correlates with the decrease in the Hispanic population, suggesting demographic displacement.
The trends observed in Strang Line reflect broader patterns of gentrification and demographic shifts seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in median income and the shift towards a White Majority are consistent with national trends of increasing income inequality and the concentration of wealth in certain demographic groups.
The rapid nature of these changes in Strang Line is notable. The transition from a diverse, Majority-Minority community to a White Majority community in less than a decade is more dramatic than typical demographic shifts. The economic growth in Strang Line also outpaces national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Strang Line's growth of 31% is significantly higher.
These changes likely have implications for the character of the neighborhood, potentially affecting local businesses, school demographics, and community dynamics. The rapid transition may also present challenges in terms of community cohesion and the preservation of cultural diversity that once characterized the area.
