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Demographic Analysis of Thousand Oaks: A Study of White Majority and Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Thousand Oaks, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population constituted 77% of the residents, with a median household income of $94,525. The neighborhood is known for its upscale homes and tree-lined streets.
Over the past decade, Thousand Oaks has maintained its status as a White Majority community. There are indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The neighborhood has transitioned from an extremely low diversity status in 2013 (82% white) to a slightly more diverse composition in 2022 (77% white). This change suggests the beginning of a potential Transitional Community, though the pace of change is gradual.
The most significant shifts include an increase in the Hispanic population from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, growth in the Two or More Races category from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, and a slight increase in the Black population from 1% to 2%. These changes indicate a slow diversification trend in the neighborhood.
The median household income in Thousand Oaks has shown overall growth, rising from $81,357 in 2013 to $94,525 in 2022, an increase of about 16%. This trend suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its affluent status while slowly becoming more diverse. There was a peak in median income in 2019 at $97,628, followed by a decrease in 2020 and a subsequent recovery.
The population has remained relatively stable, changing from 1,456 in 2013 to 1,423 in 2022. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests that the neighborhood remains desirable and economically robust.
The slow diversification of Thousand Oaks aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although at a slower pace. The neighborhood's high median income, above the national median, indicates that it remains an exclusive enclave within Tulsa.
The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations mirrors national demographic shifts, though at a more modest scale. This trend suggests that while Thousand Oaks is experiencing some diversification, it is happening more slowly than in many other parts of the country.
Thousand Oaks remains a predominantly White, affluent neighborhood, with subtle signs of increased diversity emerging. The community appears to be in the early stages of a transition, balancing its established character with slowly changing demographics. The economic stability and gradual income growth suggest that this diversification is occurring within a context of continued prosperity, potentially leading to a more inclusive yet still affluent community in the future.
