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Demographic Transition in Blue Vue Hills: From White Majority to Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Blue Vue Hills, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is classified as a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,237 and a median income of $71,647. Blue Vue Hills has undergone a significant demographic shift over the past decade, transforming from a predominantly White community to one with a more balanced racial composition.
In 2013, Blue Vue Hills had a White Majority, with 61% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, the White population decreased to 35%, while the Black population increased from 28% to 37%, and the Hispanic population grew from 1% to 22%. This shift moved the neighborhood from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority status. The most significant change occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the Hispanic population increased from 2% to 23%.
The median income in Blue Vue Hills has fluctuated over the observed period. In 2013, the median income was $67,456, peaking at $94,109 in 2014 before dropping to $55,285 in 2015. Since then, it has generally trended upward, reaching $71,647 in 2022. The period of increased diversity coincides with a general upward trend in median income.
The demographic shifts observed in Blue Vue Hills align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from majority-White to Majority-Minority status over the past decade. The rapidity of change in Blue Vue Hills, particularly the sudden increase in the Hispanic population, is unusual and may reflect specific local factors.
The economic resilience of the neighborhood during this transition is noteworthy. Blue Vue Hills has maintained and improved its median income levels during the period of rapid demographic change. This suggests a relatively smooth integration of new residents and potentially indicates economic opportunities that have accompanied or driven the demographic shifts.
Blue Vue Hills exemplifies a Transitional Community that has evolved from a White Majority to a Majority-Minority neighborhood with Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by economic stability and growth. The neighborhood's experience offers insights into the dynamics of urban demographic evolution and its potential positive economic outcomes.
