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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Springdale: A Majority-Minority 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
Springdale, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, presents a case of a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 7,889 and a median income of $29,089. Springdale is part of the larger Tulsa area, which has played a role in Oklahoma's oil industry and Native American heritage.
Over the past decade, Springdale has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community. In 2013, the neighborhood showed a Black plurality (43%) with significant Hispanic representation (26%). By 2022, while still maintaining a Majority-Minority status, the community shifted towards Moderate Diversity. The Black population decreased to 36%, while the Hispanic population increased to 30%, creating a more balanced demographic distribution.
This transition reflects a gradual change in the neighborhood's racial composition. The White population increased from 19% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, while the Native American population remained stable around 4-5%. The community has also seen a consistent presence of individuals identifying as two or more races, around 7-8% throughout the decade.
The median income in Springdale has shown a fluctuating pattern over the years. From 2013 to 2017, there was a downward trend, with median income dropping from $25,011 to $22,038. Since 2018, there has been a recovery and growth in median income, reaching $29,089 in 2022. This represents an improvement of about 16% from the 2013 levels.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The years of lowest median income (2016-2018) coincided with a slight dip in population, suggesting a possible outmigration of higher-income residents during that period.
The economic recovery since 2018 correlates with the stabilization of the demographic composition, particularly the slight increase in the White population and the balancing of Black and Hispanic populations. This could indicate that the economic improvements have attracted a more diverse mix of residents to the area.
Springdale's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population and the increase in residents identifying as two or more races reflect national demographic shifts.
The median income of $29,089 in 2022, while showing improvement, is below the national median household income. This suggests that while Springdale has made economic progress, it still faces challenges in terms of overall economic prosperity compared to national averages.
The neighborhood's transition towards Moderate Diversity, with a balanced representation of Black and Hispanic populations, is indicative of changing urban dynamics seen in many American cities. This shift can bring both opportunities and challenges to the community.
Springdale presents a picture of a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. Its journey from a predominantly Black community to one of Moderate Diversity, coupled with recent economic improvements, suggests a community adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its unique character as a diverse, working-class neighborhood in Tulsa.
