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Demographic Analysis of Gilcrease Hills: A Black Majority 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
Gilcrease Hills, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 72% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $47,668. The neighborhood is located near the Gilcrease Museum, which houses a collection of American Western art and artifacts.
Over the past decade, Gilcrease Hills has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. The Black population has remained the dominant racial group, fluctuating between 69% and 77% of the total population. The White population has varied between 13% and 19%. The Hispanic population has increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Native American population has grown from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Gilcrease Hills has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, it increased from $33,894 to $47,903. From 2018 to 2020, it declined, reaching $39,781 in 2020. Since 2020, there has been a recovery, with the median income rising to $47,668 in 2022.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the demographic shifts. The neighborhood has maintained its Black majority status throughout these economic fluctuations. This suggests that economic changes may be influenced by broader city or national trends rather than local demographic shifts.
The persistent Black majority in Gilcrease Hills contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas. The economic recovery post-2020 aligns with broader national trends of economic rebound following the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual increase in Hispanic and Native American populations reflects broader national trends of growing diversity in many communities.
Gilcrease Hills presents a stable Black majority community that has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade. While maintaining its core demographic character, the neighborhood shows signs of subtle diversification, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Native American populations. These changes, coupled with the economic fluctuations, suggest a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its established identity.
