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Demographic Transition in Darlington South: From Low to Moderate 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
Darlington South in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is categorized as a neighborhood with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The community has a white majority (63%) with significant representation from other racial groups. The median income of $76,180 in 2022 indicates an upper-middle-class neighborhood. Darlington South is located near the Tulsa International Airport, which may influence its demographic makeup and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Darlington South has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a white population of 86%. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 63%, while Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations increased significantly. The community can be categorized as a "Transitional Community" due to the consistent increase in racial diversity over the years. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races doubled from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts in Darlington South correlate with changes in median income. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2014 at $101,007, coinciding with a period of lower diversity. As the community became more diverse, there was a downward trend in median income, reaching $76,180 in 2022. This suggests that the increasing diversity may be linked to changes in the local economic landscape.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 430 and 518 residents. This stability in population size, combined with the changing racial makeup, indicates that the demographic shifts are likely due to in-migration of diverse populations rather than significant overall population growth.
The trends observed in Darlington South align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions, with traditionally white-majority suburbs becoming more racially and ethnically diverse over the past decade. The economic changes in Darlington South, particularly the decrease in median income as diversity increased, may reflect national trends of income inequality and economic challenges faced by minority populations.
Despite the decrease, the median income in Darlington South remains above the national average, suggesting that it continues to be an economically stable neighborhood even as it diversifies. This trend of maintaining relative economic strength while becoming more diverse is not uncommon in well-established suburban areas near major cities or significant infrastructure like airports.
The transition of Darlington South from a predominantly white, high-income area to a more diverse, upper-middle-class neighborhood reflects broader societal changes and may indicate evolving preferences for diverse, accessible suburban communities. As this trend continues, it will be interesting to observe how the neighborhood's character, local amenities, and community dynamics adapt to serve its increasingly diverse population.
