Are White People Fleeing Garden City, KS?

[Mike]

Are White People Fleeing Garden City, KS?

The facts are clear: Whites have become a minority in Garden City, KS. A CNN article published in 2009 is clear about this demographic fact. As the article suggests, the meatpacking industry has drawn workers from Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Somalia. However, what is most interesting, from a demographic perspective, is that white folks seem to be fleeing Garden City, or at least the white students enrolled in the Garden City – USD 457 Public School District. White student enrollment has decreased from 4,096 white students in 1992-1993 to 1,883 white students in 2010-2011. This 54% decrease in the white student population is a significant statistic that no one can overlook.

My question is simple: Where are the white students going and why are they leaving? I am open to all ideas and suggestions.

[GC Ks]

Not only fleeing Garden City, but Kansas. Beaners are everywhere - won't drive the speed limit on Sundays. Goverment is getting even more involved in personal lives. Can't wait to get out of here.

[Bradley Wichita]

I’m sure there are many reason for leaving. As the letter above reflects, some do not care for Mexican people; others may have left for better employment, education or other opportunities. I have a hunch Wichita was a popular place to relocate but again that is just a guess.

[UseYourHead]

As a white person, I found it impossible to gain employment in the meat packing industry. I did not speak Spanish fluently enough, I guess. After waiting in line almost an hour for an applicant of Mexican extraction to have the interview concluded, I then received my turn. I was simply asked how quickly could I run between the boiler room and the freezer? And, would I experience any problem with this routine? After replying that everything would be fine -- I was quickly dismissed after approximately 2 minutes and told that if they were interested that they would contact me.

Of course, you know the ending to the story, they never contacted me for this wonderful job.

[GCK Resident]

I have known plenty of White Americans who could get a job at Tyson knowing no spanish. people who claim you need to know spanish are just mad because they can't get a job.

[gianthooker]

GCK Resident wrote:

I have known plenty of White Americans who could get a job at Tyson knowing no spanish. people who claim you need to know spanish are just mad because they can't get a job.

why not try for more than meat packing at tyson?

[GcResident]

gianthooker wrote:

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why not try for more than meat packing at tyson?

Because up until recently that was the only option. you had to know people to get a job at international paper or Palmer Tank because they want to keep the trash out of the workforce.

[dawg]

I once lived in Garden City and fro the first day, all I could think about is relocating. I couldn't wait to get out...