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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Patrick Henry: A Low-Diversity 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
Patrick Henry is a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a low-diversity demographic profile. The white population constitutes a majority, comprising 77% of residents in 2022. This racial composition has remained consistent over the past decade. The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth, with median income increasing from $66,176 in 2013 to $85,825 in 2022. Patrick Henry is notable for its well-preserved mid-century modern architecture.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Patrick Henry has maintained its low-diversity classification. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 82% in 2013 to 77% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% to 5%, and the category of "Two or More Races" has grown from 5% to 8%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity, although not sufficient to alter the neighborhood's low-diversity status.
The neighborhood has experienced substantial economic growth over the past decade. Median income has increased by nearly 30% from 2013 to 2022. A significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $84,344 to $93,483. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 4,950 and 5,550 residents.
The economic growth in Patrick Henry appears to be benefiting the existing community rather than causing displacement of residents. This suggests that the current residents are experiencing improved economic conditions.
Patrick Henry's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While the United States as a whole has been moving towards a "Majority-Minority" status, this neighborhood has maintained its predominantly white composition. However, the slow increase in diversity aligns with broader national patterns, albeit at a much slower pace.
The neighborhood's economic growth surpasses national averages. The median household income in the United States grew by approximately 10% between 2013 and 2022 when adjusted for inflation, while Patrick Henry experienced nearly 30% growth during the same period.
Patrick Henry represents a stable, economically thriving community that has maintained its demographic character while experiencing gradual diversification. The neighborhood's combination of economic growth and demographic stability presents an interesting case study in community development and the relationship between economic and demographic factors in urban settings.
