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Demographic Transition in Western Village: From White Majority 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
Western Village, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has undergone a significant demographic transformation from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity with Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 1,005 residents and a median income of $51,065.
In 2013, Western Village had a White Majority, with 69% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 42%. Concurrently, the Hispanic population increased from 16% in 2013 to 30% in 2022. The neighborhood's diversity categories evolved from White Majority (2013-2015) to Transitional Community (2016-2017), and finally to Moderate Diversity with Hispanic Plurality (2018-2022).
The demographic shift coincided with population growth and economic changes. The population increased from 778 in 2013 to 1,005 in 2022, a growth of nearly 30%. The median income rose from $45,560 in 2013 to $51,065 in 2022, representing a 12% increase over the decade.
Western Village's transformation reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, often driven by growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The economic trajectory of Western Village, with its overall increase in median income despite demographic changes, diverges from some national trends where increasing diversity has been associated with economic challenges. This suggests that Western Village may be experiencing a form of "positive gentrification," where increasing diversity is accompanied by economic growth.
Western Village has evolved from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. This shift has been accompanied by population growth and a modest increase in median income, indicating that the neighborhood has attracted a more diverse population while maintaining economic stability. These changes suggest that Western Village is becoming a more multicultural community within Tulsa, potentially offering new opportunities and challenges for its residents and local institutions.
