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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Oakland's Frick Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Frick neighborhood in Oakland, California, is a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood exhibits Moderate Diversity, with Black (37%), Hispanic (24%), and White (19%) populations being the most significant. The median income in 2022 was $68,319, indicating a middle-class economic status. Frick's proximity to Mills College may influence its demographics and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Frick has transitioned from a Black Majority community to a Majority-Minority area with increasing diversity. In 2013, the Black population constituted 55% of the neighborhood. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 37%, while other racial groups, particularly Asian and White populations, increased. The neighborhood evolved from Low Diversity in the early 2010s to Moderate Diversity by 2022. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, indicating a Transitional Community status.
The demographic shifts in Frick correlate with fluctuating but generally increasing median income levels. The median income was $57,847 in 2013, dropped to $37,109 in 2014, but then showed an overall upward trend, reaching $73,093 in 2021 before decreasing to $68,319 in 2022. This economic growth coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. As the Black majority decreased and other racial groups increased their presence, the median income generally rose, suggesting a potential link between demographic diversification and economic improvement in the area.
The demographic changes in Frick reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in California. Many cities have experienced a decrease in historically Black neighborhoods as gentrification and changing housing patterns lead to more diverse communities. The significant increase in the Asian population is consistent with broader demographic shifts in the Bay Area, driven by factors such as tech industry growth and immigration patterns.
The economic improvements in Frick, while notable, may lag behind the broader Oakland and Bay Area trends, where median incomes have generally increased more dramatically due to the tech boom and rising housing costs. However, the neighborhood's proximity to Mills College and its increasing diversity may position it for further economic growth in the coming years.
Frick exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Black community to a more diverse, economically improving area. This shift reflects broader urban demographic trends while presenting both opportunities and challenges for long-time residents and newcomers alike.
