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Demographic Analysis of Estates of Forest Park: A Predominantly White, Affluent Neighborhood in Tulsa
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Estates of Forest Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a dominant white population. As of 2022, the neighborhood's median income was $155,281, indicating an affluent community. The neighborhood is known for its luxurious homes and well-manicured landscapes.
Over the past decade, Estates of Forest Park has maintained its status as a low diversity community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, constituting over 75% of the total population throughout the observed period. The white population percentage decreased slightly from 88% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in representation from other racial groups, particularly Asian and Native American populations. The community has shown signs of becoming a transitional community, albeit at a slow pace.
The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income over the years. From 2013 to 2017, there was an increase in median income from $141,517 to $179,120. Post-2017, there was a gradual decline, stabilizing around $155,000-$160,000 in recent years. Despite these fluctuations, the median income has remained consistently high. The population has shown modest growth, increasing from 279 in 2010 to 374 in 2022.
The persistently high median income in Estates of Forest Park is likely above both the Tulsa average and the national median. The slow pace of diversification in this neighborhood contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The slight decrease in white population percentage, while maintaining low diversity status, aligns with broader national trends of gradual diversification, albeit at a much slower rate in this particular neighborhood.
Estates of Forest Park represents a stable, affluent, predominantly white community that has experienced minimal demographic shifts over the past decade. While showing early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, economic factors appear to be maintaining its current demographic composition. The neighborhood's evolution will be important to monitor in the coming years to see if these subtle trends towards diversification continue or accelerate.
