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Demographic Transition in Maplewood: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maplewood, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has undergone a significant demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood has shifted from a Moderately Diverse profile to a Majority-Minority composition with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, Maplewood has a population of 3,026 and a median income of $37,940.
The demographic shifts in Maplewood have been substantial over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Moderate Diversity profile with white residents comprising 41% of the population and Hispanic residents at 38%. By 2022, the community had evolved into a Majority-Minority neighborhood. The Hispanic population grew from 38% in 2013 to 49% in 2022, approaching Racial Majority status. Concurrently, the white population decreased from 41% to 32%, while the Black population increased slightly from 7% to 11%.
The Native American population in Maplewood decreased from 6% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, while the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races decreased from 7% to 5%. These demographic changes occurred alongside modest economic growth, with the median income increasing from $33,032 in 2013 to $37,940 in 2022, representing a growth of about 14.9% over nine years.
The population of Maplewood has remained relatively stable during this period, decreasing slightly from 3,082 in 2013 to 3,026 in 2022, a change of about 1.8%. This stability in population size, combined with significant demographic shifts, suggests that the changes are more likely due to differential birth rates or localized migration patterns rather than large-scale population movements.
The demographic shifts observed in Maplewood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects larger patterns seen across many U.S. cities. However, the rate of change in Maplewood appears to be more rapid than national averages, with the Hispanic population growing by 11 percentage points in nine years.
The modest income growth in Maplewood, while positive, may not have kept pace with national trends or inflation rates. The median household income for the United States in 2022 was approximately $70,784, indicating that Maplewood's median income of $37,940 is significantly below the national average.
Maplewood has transformed from a Moderately Diverse community to a Majority-Minority neighborhood with a strong Hispanic plurality over the past decade. This transition has occurred alongside modest economic growth and stable population levels, reflecting both local dynamics and broader national trends towards increased diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's evolving demographic composition may present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, cultural expression, and economic development in the coming years.
