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Demographic Analysis of Southern Oaks Estates: 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
Southern Oaks Estates in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is classified as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "White Majority." As of 2022, 81% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $160,222. This neighborhood is characterized by large, upscale homes and well-maintained green spaces, reflecting its high-income status within the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Over the past decade, Southern Oaks Estates has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a "White Majority." The white population percentage has fluctuated slightly, from 88% in 2015 to 74% in 2020, before stabilizing at 81% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the "Two or More Races" category, from 5% in 2015 to 13% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, between 2-7% throughout the decade. The neighborhood has maintained negligible representation of Black residents, with percentages consistently at or near 0%.
The median income in Southern Oaks Estates has fluctuated over the past decade. There was an increase from $154,079 in 2013 to a peak of $191,979 in 2019. Following this peak, there was a decline to $160,180 in 2020. As of 2022, the median income stands at $160,222. These economic trends do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts. The neighborhood has maintained its high-income status throughout the period, despite minor fluctuations in racial composition.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, ranging from 687 to 798 residents over the decade. This stability suggests that any demographic changes are likely due to gradual shifts within the existing population rather than significant influxes or outflows of residents.
The trends observed in Southern Oaks Estates diverge from broader national trends in several ways. While the U.S. has been experiencing increasing racial diversity, Southern Oaks Estates has maintained its status as a predominantly white neighborhood. The median household income in the U.S. was $69,021 in 2022, making Southern Oaks Estates' median income of $160,222 more than double the national average. The neighborhood's stability in population contrasts with the growth seen in many suburban areas across the country.
These comparisons highlight Southern Oaks Estates as a pocket of relative demographic stability and high affluence within the context of broader national trends towards increased diversity and economic fluctuations. The subtle increases in diversity, particularly in the multiracial category, may indicate a gradual alignment with national trends, albeit at a much slower pace than many other communities.
