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Demographic and Racial Composition Trends in Summit Park, Tulsa: A Study of Moderate Diversity with White Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summit Park, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, demonstrates a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a White Plurality as of 2022. The white population comprises 42% of the community, with Black (19%) and Hispanic (14%) populations following. Over the past decade, Summit Park has transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as White Majority with 43% white population, decreasing to 42% by 2022. This change indicates a Transitional Community status, with increasing representation from other racial groups.
The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 21% and 26% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 13% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The Two or More Races category increased from 12% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, further supporting the Transitional Community classification.
The median income in Summit Park has shown an overall upward trend with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $31,758, increasing to $44,056 by 2021, representing a 38.7% growth over eight years. However, there was a decrease to $40,108 in 2022. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood.
The population of Summit Park has experienced a slight decline over the decade, from 606 in 2013 to 586 in 2022. This minor population decrease, coupled with increasing diversity and rising median income, may indicate a gradual gentrification process or changing neighborhood dynamics.
The demographic shifts observed in Summit Park align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The economic growth in Summit Park, particularly the 38.7% increase in median income from 2013 to 2021, outpaces the national average income growth during a similar period, which was approximately 25%. Despite this growth, Summit Park's median income ($40,108 in 2022) remains below the national median household income of about $70,784 in 2021.
The increasing diversity in Summit Park, particularly the growth in the Hispanic and multiracial populations, reflects similar demographic shifts seen in many mid-sized American cities. This trend is often associated with changing urban dynamics, including immigration patterns and increasing social mobility among minority groups.
Summit Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. Its evolution from a White Majority to a Moderately Diverse community with a White Plurality, coupled with overall economic improvement, illustrates a changing urban landscape. These shifts likely bring both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local services, and future development planning in the area.
