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Demographic Transition in Briarwood: From Low to Moderate Diversity with 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
Briarwood, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, represents a Moderate Diversity community with a White Majority as of 2022. The white population comprises 52% of the neighborhood, with Hispanic (28%) and Black (8%) populations. The median income of $46,362 in 2022 indicates a decline from previous years. Briarwood is characterized by a mix of residential areas and small businesses.
Over the past decade, Briarwood has transitioned from a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority to its current Moderate Diversity status. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity with whites comprising 55% of the population. The Hispanic population has grown from 16% in 2013 to 28% in 2022. The Black population has decreased from 16% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, while the two or more races category has doubled from 4% to 8%.
The median income in Briarwood has fluctuated over the decade. From $53,493 in 2018, it has declined to $46,362 in 2022, a decrease of about 13%. The population has remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 2,578 in 2013 to 2,606 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Briarwood mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity, particularly growth in Hispanic populations, is reshaping community demographics. The economic challenges reflected in the declining median income are consistent with national trends of income stagnation or decline in many working-class and middle-class neighborhoods.
The relatively stable population in Briarwood contrasts with some urban areas that have experienced significant population changes due to gentrification or urban flight. This stability might indicate that Briarwood maintains a certain appeal despite economic challenges, possibly due to its increasing diversity or other local factors.
Briarwood exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity, with potential for becoming a Majority-Minority community in the future if current trends continue. The economic challenges faced by the community, as evidenced by the declining median income, present both obstacles and opportunities for community development and integration as the demographic makeup continues to evolve.
