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Stanford Gardens: A Study of Racial Composition in a Low Diversity, High-Income Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Stanford Gardens, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominant White population of 91% in 2022. The area has a median income of $189,943 in 2022, significantly above the national average. This enclave is known for its large homes and manicured lawns, reflecting its high-income status.
Over the past decade, Stanford Gardens has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The White population has remained above 89% throughout the period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. From 2013 to 2022, the Hispanic population increased from 0% to 5%. The Asian population has shown variability, peaking at 4% in 2013-2014 and settling at 2% in 2022. By 2022, 2% of the population identified as two or more races, a category not represented in earlier years.
The median income in Stanford Gardens has shown fluctuations. From 2013 to 2015, median income rose from $169,454 to $199,496, a 17.7% increase. Between 2015 and 2019, income levels remained relatively stable around $200,000. From 2020 to 2022, the median income experienced more significant year-to-year changes, dropping to $190,575 in 2020, increasing to $199,910 in 2021, and decreasing to $189,943 in 2022.
Stanford Gardens' demographic and economic profile contrasts with broader national trends. While many urban areas in the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity, Stanford Gardens has remained predominantly White. The median income in Stanford Gardens ($189,943 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021). Unlike many urban neighborhoods experiencing significant population changes, Stanford Gardens has maintained a relatively stable population, fluctuating between 1,166 and 1,500 residents over the decade.
Stanford Gardens shows minor signs of increasing diversity, but remains a predominantly White, high-income neighborhood. The subtle demographic shifts have not significantly altered its economic status or community character.
