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Demographic Evolution of Saddlebrook: A Study of Racial Composition and Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Saddlebrook, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority as of 2022. The white population comprises 66% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $64,171. The neighborhood's population increased from 862 residents in 2010 to 939 in 2022.
Saddlebrook has experienced a gradual change in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as "Low Diversity" with 75% of the population being white. By 2022, the white population decreased to 66%, still within the "Low Diversity" category. The community shows indications of transitioning, with increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations over the last five years. The Asian population fluctuated, reaching 11% in 2019 before declining to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Saddlebrook has shown moderate fluctuations. It reached its highest point at $68,788 in 2018, coinciding with the highest percentage of Asian residents (10%). There was a slight decline in median income from 2018 to 2022, dropping to $64,171, correlating with the decrease in the Asian population and increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend shows relative stability in median income.
The gradual increase in diversity in Saddlebrook aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many American communities. The stability in median income, despite demographic changes, suggests that Saddlebrook has maintained its economic character through these transitions. The growth in population indicates that Saddlebrook remains an attractive location for residents, possibly due to its stable economic conditions and gradually increasing diversity.
Saddlebrook represents a community in slow transition. While still categorized as a Low Diversity, White Majority area, it shows signs of evolving towards greater racial and ethnic diversity. This transition appears to be occurring without significant economic disruption, as evidenced by the relatively stable median income. As this trend continues, Saddlebrook may soon cross the threshold into a Moderate Diversity category, potentially bringing new cultural dynamics and economic opportunities to the neighborhood.
