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Demographic Shifts in Silver Chase: From Moderate to Low 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
Silver Chase, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly white population (93% in 2022). The area has a high median income of $188,267 in 2022, significantly above national averages. This affluent enclave has experienced demographic and economic shifts over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Silver Chase transitioned from a community with Moderate Diversity to one with Low Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was predominantly white (82%) with more representation from other racial groups. Over the years, there was a gradual increase in the white population percentage, reaching 93% by 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 6% in 2017 before declining to 4% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 3-5% in the mid-2010s to 1% by 2022. The 'Two or More Races' category increased, peaking at 8% in 2020 before settling at 3% in 2022.
The median income in Silver Chase has shown volatility over the decade, with an overall upward trend. From $97,890 in 2013, it peaked at $188,267 in 2022, nearly doubling over this period. This increase in median income correlates with the increasing racial homogeneity. The population decreased from 350 in 2013 to 311 in 2022, with a significant drop to 284 in 2020.
The trend towards increasing racial homogeneity in Silver Chase contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been experiencing increasing diversity. The pattern of affluent suburbs becoming less diverse is not uncommon. The median income of $188,267 in 2022 is far above the national median household income, placing Silver Chase among the most affluent neighborhoods in the country.
The decreasing population amid rising incomes could reflect a trend seen in some wealthy enclaves, where larger lot sizes, lower density housing, and smaller household sizes lead to decreasing populations despite increasing property values and incomes.
Silver Chase has evolved over the past decade from a moderately diverse, affluent neighborhood to an extremely high-income, low-diversity enclave. This transformation reflects interplays between economic prosperity, housing market dynamics, and demographic shifts, offering a microcosm of socioeconomic trends seen in some affluent suburban areas across the United States.
