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Demographic Transition in Hickman Mills South: From Black Majority 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 Hickman Mills South neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, experienced a significant demographic shift between 2013 and 2022. The area transitioned from a Black Majority community to a White Majority community while maintaining moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood had a population of 997 and a median income of $56,413.
In 2013, Hickman Mills South was categorized as a Black Majority community with 56% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, the area had shifted to a White Majority (57%), with the Black population decreasing to 31%. This transition aligns with the Transitional Community category. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Two or More Races category fluctuated, peaking at 14% in 2021 before decreasing to 4% in 2022.
The demographic shifts occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income decreased from $59,032 in 2013 to $52,415 in 2017, before recovering to $56,413 in 2022. This represents an overall decline of 4.4% from 2013 to 2022. The population of the neighborhood also decreased significantly, from 1,311 in 2013 to 997 in 2022, a 24% reduction.
The demographic changes in Hickman Mills South reflect broader trends of urban transformation seen in many U.S. cities. The shift from a Black Majority to a White Majority, along with increasing Hispanic representation, aligns with patterns of gentrification and demographic inversion observed in other urban areas. However, the declining population and relatively stagnant median income distinguish this neighborhood from more typical gentrification scenarios.
The moderate diversity maintained throughout this transition period is noteworthy. It suggests that while the majority racial group has changed, the neighborhood has retained a mix of different racial groups. This could indicate a more gradual process of neighborhood change rather than a rapid displacement of one group by another.
Hickman Mills South presents a unique case of demographic evolution. The transition from a Black Majority to a White Majority community while maintaining moderate diversity, coupled with economic indicators that do not show significant improvement, raises questions about the nature and impacts of this demographic shift on the overall well-being of the neighborhood's residents.
