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Demographic Analysis of Timberlane Hills: Race and Income Trends (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Timberlane Hills, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits demographic characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 841 and a median income of $69,312. Timberlane Hills has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade, particularly in its racial composition and economic indicators.
From 2013 to 2022, Timberlane Hills underwent a transformation in its racial makeup. The neighborhood began as a Low Diversity area in 2013, with whites comprising 73% of the population. Over the years, it transitioned through various stages: Low Diversity (White Majority) from 2013-2016, Moderate Diversity (White Majority, but declining) from 2017-2019, Transitional Community in 2020-2021, and a return to Low Diversity (White Majority) in 2022. The most significant shift occurred between 2016 and 2018, when the Black population increased from 13% to 24%, while the White population decreased from 72% to 65%. By 2022, the community reverted to a White Majority (75%) with Low Diversity.
The median income in Timberlane Hills has shown considerable volatility over the decade. From 2013-2014, it increased from $80,468 to $84,683. From 2015-2019, there was a steady decline to $57,581. Between 2020-2022, there was a fluctuating recovery, peaking at $92,601 in 2021 before settling at $69,312 in 2022. The economic trends appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of increasing diversity (2016-2019) coincided with a decline in median income. Conversely, the return to a White Majority in 2021-2022 aligned with a significant income recovery.
Population figures remained relatively stable throughout the decade, ranging from 709 to 938 residents, with no clear correlation to racial or economic shifts.
The demographic changes in Timberlane Hills reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the neighborhood's recent reversion to a White Majority contrasts with the general trend towards greater diversity in many U.S. cities. The income volatility in Timberlane Hills, particularly the sharp decline and subsequent recovery, is more pronounced than typical national patterns. This could suggest local economic factors or policy changes specific to Tulsa or Oklahoma influencing the neighborhood's economic trajectory.
The neighborhood's current median income of $69,312 is above the national median household income (approximately $67,521 as of 2020), indicating a relatively affluent community despite the fluctuations over the past decade.
Timberlane Hills has demonstrated a dynamic demographic and economic profile over the last ten years. Its journey from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity and back, coupled with significant income fluctuations, suggests a community in flux, potentially influenced by broader urban development trends, local economic policies, or changing housing market conditions in the Tulsa area.
