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Demographic Stability in Southmoor Gardens: A Study of a White Majority Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southmoor Gardens, a neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas, represents a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,074 and a median income of $113,561. Southmoor Gardens has maintained a stable racial composition over the past decade, with an overwhelmingly white population despite broader national trends towards increased diversity.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Southmoor Gardens has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population comprising over 85% of residents. The neighborhood has not transitioned between diversity categories, maintaining its White Majority status. There have been subtle shifts within this overall stable pattern. The Hispanic population declined from 8% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The population of two or more races increased slightly from 0% to 2% between 2021 and 2022. These minor changes suggest a slight trend towards increased diversity, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Southmoor Gardens has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $94,878 in 2013 to $113,561 in 2022, representing a 19.7% increase over nine years. This economic growth correlates with the maintained White Majority status. There was a significant spike in median income to $128,223 in 2021, followed by a return to previous levels in 2022. The population has fluctuated over the years, with a peak of 1,572 in 2019 and a current level of 1,074 in 2022.
The demographic stability of Southmoor Gardens contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the non-Hispanic white population in the United States declined from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020, indicating a general trend towards increased diversity nationwide.
The median household income in Southmoor Gardens ($113,561 in 2022) is higher than the national median of $70,784 (as of 2021), suggesting that this is an affluent neighborhood within the broader context of Overland Park and the United States.
The persistence of a White Majority in Southmoor Gardens, coupled with rising incomes, may indicate that the neighborhood has maintained its character as an established, affluent suburban enclave. This stability could be attractive to certain homebuyers but may also raise questions about housing affordability and inclusivity in the area.
In conclusion, Southmoor Gardens has experienced economic growth and minor shifts in its racial composition, yet remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community. This stability in demographics, combined with rising incomes, sets it apart from national trends towards increased diversity and may have implications for future community development and social dynamics in the area.
