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Cherry Street Neighborhood: A Study of Racial Demographics and Diversity Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherry Street, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a white majority of 69% in 2022. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $48,354 in 2013 to $60,293 in 2022. Cherry Street is known for its commercial district with local restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.
Over the past decade, Cherry Street has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population consistently representing over 69% of residents. The white population has decreased from 75% in 2013 to 69% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Native American population has grown from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4-6% throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts in Cherry Street correlate with economic trends. Median income has increased by approximately 24.7% from 2013 to 2022. The population has grown from 2,180 in 2013 to 2,268 in 2022. The economic growth coincides with the gradual increase in diversity, potentially indicating that the neighborhood is attracting a wider range of residents while maintaining its overall appeal.
The trend of increasing diversity in Cherry Street aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in urban areas. The economic growth in Cherry Street appears to be stronger than the national average, as median household income in the U.S. grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2021 (adjusted for inflation), compared to Cherry Street's 24.7% growth. The stability of the white majority in Cherry Street, despite increasing diversity, suggests that the neighborhood is experiencing gradual integration rather than rapid demographic turnover or gentrification.
Cherry Street is experiencing a slow but steady transition towards greater diversity while maintaining economic growth. This gradual change suggests a stable community that is evolving organically rather than undergoing dramatic shifts. The neighborhood's ability to attract a more diverse population while improving economically indicates a potentially positive trajectory for community development and integration.
