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Demographic Shifts in Chesser Park: A Study of Racial Composition Changes from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chesser Park, a neighborhood in Midwest City, Oklahoma, represents a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 550 and a median income of $44,510. Chesser Park has experienced a population decline over the past decade, losing over 40% of its residents since 2010.
Over the past decade, Chesser Park has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 85% of residents. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 73%, indicating a shift towards Moderate Diversity.
The most significant changes occurred in the Black and Hispanic populations. The Black population increased from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 1% to 7% during the same period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races also increased from 3% to 8%. These shifts suggest a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity, though still maintaining a White Majority.
The median income in Chesser Park has shown growth, increasing from $28,109 in 2013 to $44,510 in 2022, representing a 58% increase. This growth has not been linear, with fluctuations observed throughout the decade. The increase in income diversity appears to correlate with the increase in racial diversity. As the community became more diverse, the median income generally trended upward.
The population decline from 970 in 2010 to 550 in 2022 is a trend that runs counter to the income growth. This could indicate a gentrification process, where lower-income residents are being displaced by higher-income newcomers, potentially explaining both the income increase and the diversification of the population.
The demographic shifts in Chesser Park align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced similar transitions from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. The substantial population decline in Chesser Park contrasts with the general trend of population growth in many U.S. cities and suburbs.
The income growth in Chesser Park outpaces the national median household income growth rate, which increased by approximately 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation). This above-average income growth, combined with demographic shifts, indicates that Chesser Park may be undergoing a socio-economic transformation that could have impacts on local life, community services, and housing markets.
