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Demographic Evolution of Oklahoma City's Asia District: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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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 Asia District in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, exhibits demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as having "Moderate Diversity" with a White Majority. The population is 8,228, and the median income is $42,137. The Asian population in the Asia District has decreased over the years.
From 2013 to 2022, the Asia District maintained its "Moderate Diversity" with a White Majority classification. The White population percentage remained relatively stable, ranging from 52% to 59%. The Asian population declined significantly, from 16% in 2017 to 8% in 2022, moving from the second-largest racial group to the fourth. The Black population increased from 10% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 9% in 2019 to 16% in 2022.
The median income in the Asia District showed overall growth with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, median income increased from $38,090 to $45,804. In 2020, there was a notable drop to $41,207, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, the median income reached $42,137. The population fluctuated, peaking at 8,437 in 2016 and reaching a low of 7,119 in 2011. Recent years show a slight population increase, reaching 8,228 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in the Asia District align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The decline in the Asian population percentage contrasts with the neighborhood's name and may indicate changing settlement patterns or gentrification processes. The growth in Black and Hispanic populations corresponds with national trends of increasing diversity in U.S. cities. The maintenance of a White Majority suggests that the Asia District may be experiencing slower demographic change compared to some urban areas that have transitioned to Majority-Minority status.
The economic trends in the Asia District, particularly the income growth up to 2019 followed by a decline in 2020, reflect national patterns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The subsequent modest recovery also aligns with broader economic trends in the United States.
The Asia District represents a case of evolving moderate diversity within a persistent White Majority context. The neighborhood is experiencing a shift in its minority composition, with declining Asian representation and growing Black and Hispanic populations. These demographic changes, combined with fluctuating but generally increasing median incomes, indicate a neighborhood in transition, potentially moving towards greater diversity in the future if current trends continue.
