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Demographic and Economic Trends in Rolling Hills: A Study of Racial Diversity and Income Decline
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rolling Hills, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits moderate diversity with a white plurality. As of 2022, the white population is 55%, with Hispanic (17%), Native American (11%), and Black (9%) populations also present. The neighborhood has experienced a decline in median income from $51,051 in 2013 to $34,911 in 2022. Rolling Hills is characterized by hilly terrain, contributing to its name within Tulsa's urban environment.
Rolling Hills has transitioned from a white majority community in 2013 (64% white) to a moderately diverse area by 2022. This shift is marked by a decrease in the white population percentage and increases in Hispanic, Native American, and Black populations. The neighborhood briefly achieved high diversity status around 2019-2020 when no single group exceeded 60% and multiple groups had significant representation.
The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, nearly doubling from 15% in 2013 to 24% in 2019, before stabilizing around 17% in recent years. The Native American population has increased, tripling from 4% in 2019 to 12% in 2020-2021. These trends indicate Rolling Hills is becoming a transitional community, with increasing representation from diverse racial groups.
The neighborhood has experienced a downward trend in median income, dropping by nearly 32% from 2013 to 2022. This decline correlates with the increasing diversity of the area, potentially indicating economic challenges faced by new residents or reflecting broader economic issues in the region. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 111 and 137 residents over the decade.
The demographic shifts in Rolling Hills mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Native American populations aligns with trends seen in many Midwestern and Southern cities, reflecting changing migration patterns and cultural shifts. The economic downturn in Rolling Hills is particularly notable when compared to national trends. While the U.S. saw overall income growth between 2013 and 2022, Rolling Hills experienced a significant decline.
Rolling Hills presents a case of demographic change coupled with economic challenges. Its evolution from a predominantly white community to one of moderate diversity reflects broader national trends, but the accompanying economic decline suggests difficulties in this transition. The neighborhood's future may depend on leveraging its increasing diversity to attract new economic opportunities while addressing the underlying causes of income decline.
