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Stanley-Aley Neighborhood: Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Stanley-Aley, a neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas, currently exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 64% of the neighborhood, with significant Hispanic (17%) and Black (8%) populations. The median income of $42,455 in 2022 suggests a working-class to lower-middle-class economic profile. The neighborhood has maintained a relatively stable population size over the past decade, ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 residents, indicating a well-established community with consistent housing demand.
Over the past decade, Stanley-Aley has undergone a transition from a Low Diversity community to its current status as a White Majority with moderate diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 69% of residents. By 2017, it had shifted to a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population growing significantly from 15% in 2013 to 33% in 2017. This transition continued, and by 2018, the neighborhood could be classified as Moderate Diversity, with white (55%), Hispanic (32%), and Black (7%) populations all having significant representation.
The most recent data from 2022 shows a slight reversal of this trend, with the white population increasing to 64% and the Hispanic population decreasing to 17%. This shift back towards a White Majority status could be attributed to various factors such as changing housing patterns, economic opportunities, or broader demographic trends in the Wichita area.
The demographic shifts in Stanley-Aley have coincided with notable changes in median income. From 2013 to 2021, there was a consistent upward trend in median income, rising from $24,236 to $45,655, an 88% increase. This economic improvement correlates with the period of increasing diversity, suggesting that the influx of diverse populations may have contributed to economic growth in the neighborhood. The slight decrease in median income to $42,455 in 2022, coupled with the reversal towards a stronger White Majority, might indicate a stabilization or slight downturn in the local economy.
The demographic shifts observed in Stanley-Aley reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the recent reversal towards a stronger White Majority is somewhat contrary to national trends, which generally show continued increases in diversity across the United States. The economic growth experienced by Stanley-Aley between 2013 and 2021 outpaced national averages for income growth during the same period, suggesting that the neighborhood benefited from localized factors driving economic improvement. The slight downturn in 2022 might be attributed to broader economic challenges faced nationwide, such as inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stanley-Aley has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a Low Diversity community to one with Moderate Diversity and back to a White Majority with moderate diversity. These shifts have been accompanied by substantial economic growth, although recent data suggests a potential stabilization or slight reversal of these trends. The neighborhood's evolution reflects the dynamic nature of urban demographics and economics, influenced by both local factors and broader national trends.
