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Demographic Changes in the Cottage District: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Cottage District in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as having a "White Majority" with 66% of the population identifying as white. The median income in 2022 was $44,903. The Cottage District is known for its historic homes and has been experiencing gentrification, which may be reflected in its demographic and economic changes.
The demographic composition of the Cottage District has shifted notably over the decade. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited "Moderate Diversity" with whites forming a slight majority at 52%, and significant representation from Black (17%) and Hispanic (10%) populations. By 2022, the neighborhood had transitioned to a more pronounced "White Majority" status. This shift was particularly evident from 2019 to 2020, when the white population increased from 50% to 65%. Concurrently, the Black population decreased from 23% in 2018 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
The median income in the Cottage District has shown an overall upward trend. It increased from $34,665 in 2013 to $44,903 in 2022, representing a 29.5% increase over the decade. The population grew from 770 in 2010 to 2,095 in 2022, a 172% increase. These changes in income and population, along with the demographic shifts, indicate substantial neighborhood transformation.
The demographic shifts in the Cottage District are similar to broader national trends of gentrification in urban neighborhoods, particularly those with historic appeal. The decrease in Black population and increase in white and Asian populations resemble patterns observed in other gentrifying urban areas across the United States.
The changes in the Cottage District are more pronounced than national averages. The 14 percentage point increase in the white population from 2019 to 2020 is particularly significant compared to national trends. The income growth in the Cottage District also exceeds national trends. While U.S. median household income grew by approximately 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation), the Cottage District experienced a 29.5% increase, indicating a more rapid economic transformation.
The Cottage District represents a neighborhood in transition, moving from moderate diversity to a more pronounced white majority with increasing Asian representation. This demographic shift, combined with significant population growth and income increases, suggests a case of urban gentrification, characterized by economic growth and potential challenges related to displacement and reduced diversity.
