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Demographic Transition in East Mt Vernon Na: From White Majority to Moderate 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
East Mt Vernon Na in Wichita, Kansas, has transitioned from a White Majority community to a Moderate Diversity profile between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood now exhibits a significant Hispanic presence (30%) and a White plurality (41%). This demographic shift has occurred alongside economic fluctuations, with the median income reaching $39,799 in 2022, below the national median.
The demographic transformation in East Mt Vernon Na is characterized by a decline in the White population from 57% in 2013 to 41% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 19% to 30%, and growth in the multiracial category from 3% to 9%. The Black population experienced fluctuations, peaking at 22% in 2020 before declining to 17% in 2022. These changes indicate a Transitional Community moving away from a single dominant racial group.
Economic trends in the neighborhood show a decline in median income from $37,757 in 2013 to $32,878 in 2017, coinciding with the period of rapid demographic change. From 2018 to 2022, income began to recover, reaching $39,799 in 2022, slightly higher than the 2013 level. This pattern suggests initial economic challenges during the transition, followed by potential stabilization and improvement.
Population trends in East Mt Vernon Na indicate growth from 4,936 in 2013 to a peak of 5,528 in 2015, followed by a gradual decline to 5,045 in 2022. This pattern may reflect an initial influx of new residents, followed by some outmigration as the community adjusted to changes.
The demographic shifts in East Mt Vernon Na are consistent with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from White Majority to more diverse compositions over the past decade. The growth in the Hispanic population and the increase in multiracial identities align with national demographic trends.
The economic challenges faced during the transition period are common in neighborhoods undergoing rapid demographic change. The recent economic improvements in East Mt Vernon Na suggest it may be following a pattern seen in other successfully diversified communities, where initial economic challenges are followed by stabilization and growth as the new demographic mix settles and contributes to the local economy.
East Mt Vernon Na exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States. Its transition from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community, accompanied by economic fluctuations and recent improvements, reflects the complex interplay between demographic change and economic conditions in evolving urban neighborhoods.
