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Demographic Analysis of Lewiston Gardens: A Predominantly White 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
Lewiston Gardens in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a neighborhood with low diversity, predominantly populated by White residents (82% in 2022). The median income of $66,217 in 2022 indicates a middle-class community. The neighborhood is located near the Arkansas River.
Over the past decade, Lewiston Gardens has maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood, with the White population remaining the majority. The White population percentage fluctuated, peaking at 89% in 2019 before declining to 82% in 2022. The Two or More Races category increased from 1% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Native American population decreased from 9% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable between 0-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Lewiston Gardens showed moderate growth over the decade, increasing from $66,032 in 2013 to $66,217 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The highest median income of $71,517 was recorded in 2019, coinciding with the highest percentage of White residents (89%). A slight decline in median income from 2019 to 2022 correlated with a small decrease in the White population and an increase in the Two or More Races category.
The population of Lewiston Gardens remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decline from 572 in 2013 to 574 in 2022. This stability in population, coupled with the consistent median income, suggests that the neighborhood maintained its appeal despite minor demographic shifts.
The trend of increasing multiracial populations in Lewiston Gardens is consistent with national trends, as the U.S. has seen growth in people identifying as Two or More Races in recent years. The median income in Lewiston Gardens ($66,217 in 2022) is above the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating a relatively affluent community. The stability of the neighborhood's demographics and economics over the decade contrasts with rapid gentrification or demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the U.S.
Lewiston Gardens remains a predominantly White, middle-class neighborhood, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. The economic stability of the area appears to have supported a gradual demographic transition without dramatic upheaval, potentially positioning the neighborhood for further diversification in the future while maintaining its economic character.
