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Somerset Manor: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Predominantly White Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Somerset Manor, a neighborhood in Prairie Village, Kansas, exhibits Low Diversity characteristics with a predominantly White population of 94% in 2022. The neighborhood has maintained this demographic profile consistently over the past decade. Somerset Manor has a small population of 173 residents as of 2022.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Somerset Manor has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the White population comprising over 75% of residents. From 2013 to 2015, the neighborhood was almost entirely White (94-99%). During 2016-2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the White population decreasing to 78-85%, primarily due to an increase in Hispanic residents (up to 14% in 2016). By 2020-2022, the neighborhood reverted to its previous low diversity status, with the White population returning to 93-96%.
The median income in Somerset Manor has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013-2015, the neighborhood had extremely high median incomes ($136,963 - $147,593). During 2016-2018, there was a sharp decline, reaching a low of $47,012 in 2018. From 2019-2022, there was a fluctuating recovery, with median income settling at $76,134 in 2022.
The period of slightly increased diversity (2016-2019) coincided with the decline in median income. This suggests that the influx of Hispanic residents may have been related to changes in housing affordability or local economic conditions.
The demographic profile of Somerset Manor appears to be less diverse than national averages. The neighborhood's persistent White majority contrasts with increasing diversity trends observed in many U.S. urban and suburban areas over the past decade.
The income volatility in Somerset Manor is notable and may reflect broader economic trends or local factors specific to Prairie Village or the Kansas City metro area. The dramatic income swings suggest a community potentially sensitive to economic shifts, perhaps due to its small size or the nature of residents' occupations.
Somerset Manor presents a case of a small, predominantly White neighborhood that has maintained its low diversity status despite minor fluctuations. The changes in median income, coupled with subtle demographic shifts, suggest a community in flux, potentially influenced by broader economic trends and minor demographic changes. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its racial composition amidst these changes indicates strong community stability or potential barriers to increased diversity.
