Loading Content...
Indian Fields: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority in Prairie Village, Kansas
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Indian Fields, a neighborhood in Prairie Village, Kansas, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,374 and a median income of $85,113. The neighborhood is known for its mid-century modern homes.
From 2013 to 2022, Indian Fields has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 90%, with a slight decrease from 92% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. A small multiracial population (1% in 2022) has emerged, indicating a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in Indian Fields has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. It peaked in 2015 at $119,557 but decreased to $85,113 in 2022, representing a 29% decrease over seven years. Despite this decline, the neighborhood's median income remains above the national average, indicating that it continues to be an affluent area.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,211 and 1,525 residents over the decade. The slight increase in diversity coincides with the period of income decline, suggesting that the neighborhood may be becoming somewhat more accessible to a wider range of residents, though it remains predominantly white and affluent.
The demographic trends in Indian Fields contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas across the United States have experienced significant increases in racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade, Indian Fields has maintained its low diversity profile with only minimal changes.
The economic trajectory of Indian Fields, with its declining median income, is unusual for an affluent, predominantly white suburban neighborhood. This trend could indicate broader economic shifts in the region or changes in the local job market.
Indian Fields has experienced some economic changes and a slight increase in diversity over the past decade. It remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community with a relatively high median income. The gradual changes observed may indicate the beginning of a slow transition, but the neighborhood's demographic composition has remained largely stable compared to many other American communities during the same period.
