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Demographic Trends in Pueblo Neighborhood: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Pueblo neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community, with 76% of the population identifying as Hispanic in 2022. This categorization aligns with the definition of a Racial Majority as a group comprising over 50% of the population. Pueblo has a median income of $47,595 in 2022, representing a working-class area within Wichita. The neighborhood is known for its strong Hispanic influence, reflected in local businesses, community events, and neighborhood character.
Over the past decade, Pueblo has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic majority has strengthened, growing from 70% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. The white population has declined gradually, from 21% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The Black population increased from 4% in 2013 to 12% in 2021, followed by a decrease to 2% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, between 2-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Pueblo has shown an upward trend, rising from $34,023 in 2013 to $47,595 in 2022, representing a 40% increase over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the strengthening Hispanic majority. The population has grown from 5,863 in 2013 to 7,013 in 2022, a 19.6% increase. This population growth, coupled with rising incomes, indicates that Pueblo is becoming an increasingly attractive area for Hispanic residents.
The strengthening Hispanic majority in Pueblo aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic populations in many urban areas across the United States. The 2022 median income of $47,595 is below the national median household income, highlighting ongoing economic challenges. The simultaneous increase in Hispanic population and median income could suggest a form of "ethnic gentrification," where more affluent members of the same ethnic group move into traditionally working-class Hispanic neighborhoods.
Pueblo represents a Hispanic Majority community that has further consolidated its ethnic character over the past decade while experiencing moderate economic growth. This trend suggests a strengthening of the neighborhood's cultural identity alongside gradual economic improvements, potentially making it an increasingly attractive enclave for Hispanic residents in Wichita.
