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Demographic Evolution in Walnut Creek, Tulsa: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Walnut Creek, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits characteristics of a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 66% of residents, with Asian (11%), Black (8%), and Hispanic (8%) groups representing significant portions. The neighborhood has a median income of $100,103, indicating an affluent suburban area.
Over the past decade, Walnut Creek has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was 73% white, decreasing to 66% by 2022, while other racial groups increased. The most significant change has been the growth of the Asian population, rising from 5% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. This shift suggests Walnut Creek could be categorized as a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity primarily driven by Asian immigration or relocation.
The Black and Hispanic populations have remained relatively stable, each comprising around 7-8% of the population throughout the decade. The consistency in these demographics indicates a steady integration of diverse groups into the community.
The demographic shifts in Walnut Creek have occurred alongside a general upward trend in median income. In 2013, the median income was $94,460, which increased to $100,103 by 2022, representing a 6% growth over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood has attracted affluent residents from various racial backgrounds.
The population has grown moderately, from 1,903 in 2013 to 2,122 in 2022, an 11.5% increase. This growth, coupled with rising incomes and increasing diversity, indicates Walnut Creek is becoming an increasingly desirable location for upwardly mobile professionals from diverse backgrounds.
The trends observed in Walnut Creek align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those with high median incomes. The growth of the Asian population in Walnut Creek is noteworthy, as it outpaces the national average growth rate for Asian Americans in suburban areas.
The economic resilience of Walnut Creek, as evidenced by its consistently high median income, sets it apart from many other diversifying neighborhoods across the country. Often, rapid demographic changes can lead to economic instability, but Walnut Creek appears to have maintained its economic strength while becoming more diverse.
Walnut Creek presents a model of gradual, stable diversification in an affluent suburban setting. The neighborhood's ability to attract diverse, high-income residents while maintaining its economic status suggests a well-managed integration process that could serve as an example for other communities navigating similar demographic transitions.
