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Demographic Shifts in Tunison: From Moderate Diversity to White Majority
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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 Tunison neighborhood in Corvallis, Oregon, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The neighborhood's racial composition consists of 87% white residents, with a median income of $33,406. Tunison has a population of 279 in 2022 and is located near Oregon State University.
Tunison has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed "Moderate Diversity" with 69% white and 22% Hispanic populations. From 2014 to 2018, it transitioned towards a "Transitional Community" status, with the Hispanic population peaking at 38% in 2017 and the white population decreasing to 56%.
A dramatic reversal occurred from 2019 onwards. The neighborhood rapidly shifted back to a "White Majority" status, with the white population increasing to 85% in 2019 and further to 90% by 2020. This shift resulted in the current "Low Diversity" categorization, maintaining a white population above 85% through 2022.
The demographic shifts in Tunison correlate with changes in median income. During the period of increasing diversity (2013-2018), the median income initially rose from $33,784 in 2013 to $40,253 in 2014, followed by a gradual decline to $35,911 by 2018. The sudden shift back to a white majority in 2019 coincided with a sharp drop in median income to $33,175. The median income has remained relatively stable since then, with a slight increase to $37,991 in 2021 before returning to around $33,400 in 2022.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 356 in 2015-2016 during the period of higher diversity, and settling at 279 in 2022. These fluctuations may reflect changes in housing availability or desirability of the neighborhood.
The demographic changes in Tunison are notable compared to national trends. While many urban areas in the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity, Tunison's reversal from growing diversity to low diversity is unusual. This could be related to its proximity to Oregon State University, with student housing policies or off-campus living trends potentially influencing these shifts.
The median income in Tunison ($33,406 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income (around $70,000 in 2022). This disparity could be attributed to a high student population or changes in the local job market.
Tunison has experienced a unique demographic journey over the past decade, transitioning from moderate diversity to a period of increasing diversity, before reverting to a low diversity, white-majority community. These shifts have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income and population, potentially influenced by its proximity to a major university and local economic factors.
