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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 67232: From White Majority to Asian Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 67232 in Wichita, Kansas, categorized as a "Transitional Community" in 2022, has experienced significant demographic changes. The area has shifted from a predominantly White community to one with increasing diversity, particularly with a growing Asian population. As of 2022, the population stands at 339, with a median income of $72,872.
From 2013 to 2015, the zip code exhibited low diversity, with White residents comprising 95-98% of the population. Between 2016 and 2019, the community began to diversify. The percentage of White residents decreased steadily, while Asian and Hispanic populations grew. By 2019, the area could be categorized as having moderate diversity, with White (74%), Asian (13%), and Hispanic (9%) populations all having significant representation.
The period from 2020 to 2022 saw a dramatic shift towards a "Transitional Community." The White population decreased to 62% by 2022, while the Asian population grew significantly to 29%. This rapid change indicates a clear trend towards increasing diversity.
The median income in the zip code has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2013 at $83,790 and reached its lowest point in 2018 at $58,313. The periods of higher diversity (2020-2022) coincide with a recovery in median income, rising back to $72,872 in 2022. The population of the zip code has also fluctuated, peaking at 499 in 2019 before declining to 339 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The growth of the Asian population from 1% in 2015 to 29% in 2022 is notable. The economic resilience of the area, maintaining a relatively high median income despite significant demographic changes, is noteworthy.
Zip code 67232 in Wichita, Kansas has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a homogeneous, predominantly White community to a diverse, transitional area with a growing Asian population. These changes have occurred alongside economic fluctuations, but the area has maintained a relatively high median income. This rapid diversification and economic resilience make this zip code an interesting case study in evolving suburban demographics.
