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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Northland-Parker neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 72% of residents, with Black (11%) and Hispanic (9%) communities contributing to the demographic mix. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in population over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Northland-Parker has undergone several transitions in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Moderate Diversity with 63% white and 22% Black populations. By 2022, it transitioned to a White Majority status, with the white population increasing to 72% and the Black population decreasing to 11%. Between 2013 and 2019, the neighborhood alternated between White Majority and Moderate Diversity categories.
The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Two or More Races category increased from 1-2% in earlier years to 6-9% in recent years. These changes support a Transitional Community classification.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $47,687 to $64,459, a 35% rise. This coincides with the increase in the white population percentage. Despite the overall upward trend, there were fluctuations in median income, with a sharp rise to $68,858 in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022. The neighborhood's population has been inconsistent, peaking at 5,640 in 2013 and dropping to 4,254 by 2022, a 25% decrease.
These trends align with broader national patterns. Many suburban areas across the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The significant increase in median income parallels trends seen in neighborhoods undergoing gentrification in many American cities. The sharp income rise in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 might reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northland-Parker exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from moderate diversity to a more pronounced white majority while simultaneously experiencing income growth and population decline. These changes suggest a complex interplay of gentrification, changing housing preferences, and broader demographic shifts that are reshaping the community's social and economic landscape.