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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Greater Oakview, 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
Greater Oakview, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is characterized by low diversity with a white majority of 84% as of 2022. The area has a median income of $161,549, indicating an affluent, predominantly white enclave within Tulsa.
Over the past decade, Greater Oakview has maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood with a strong white majority. There have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity, with the percentage of white residents decreasing from 95% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. Notable changes include an increase in Hispanic residents from 0% to 3%, the emergence of an Asian population from 0% to 3%, and growth in residents identifying as two or more races from 4% to 6%.
The demographic shifts in Greater Oakview have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median income has risen from $131,982 in 2013 to $161,549 in 2022, representing a 22.4% increase over nine years. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,300 and 1,600 residents over the decade.
Greater Oakview remains significantly less diverse than Tulsa as a whole and the national average. Tulsa's overall population is approximately 57% white, 15% Black, and 17% Hispanic, making it a much more diverse city than Greater Oakview.
The median household income in Greater Oakview ($161,549) is more than double the median household income for Tulsa ($52,534 as of 2021) and significantly higher than the national median ($70,784 in 2021). This economic contrast suggests that Greater Oakview represents a highly affluent pocket within a more economically diverse city.
Greater Oakview is showing early signs of transition towards greater diversity, but remains a predominantly white, highly affluent neighborhood. The slow pace of demographic change, coupled with strong economic growth, suggests a community that is gradually evolving while maintaining its status as an exclusive, high-income area within Tulsa.
