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Demographic Trends in Film Row: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Film Row, a neighborhood in Oklahoma City, exhibits moderate racial diversity. As of 2022, the population is 2,616 with a median income of $48,653. The neighborhood has a history as a film distribution center in the early 20th century, influencing its cultural and urban development.
Over the past decade, Film Row has experienced shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had moderate diversity with a white plurality of 46%. By 2022, the white population increased slightly to 47%, while other racial groups fluctuated. The Black population increased from 18% in 2013 to 24% in 2022, peaking at 28% in 2018. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, changing from 15% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, with a peak of 19% in 2020.
Film Row has consistently maintained its status as a majority-minority community throughout the decade, with the combined minority population exceeding 50%. The neighborhood's diversity trends suggest a move towards increased diversity, though not reaching the threshold for high diversity as defined in the study's terminology.
The median income in Film Row has shown significant volatility. In 2013, it was $30,450. It declined to $24,943 in 2017, coinciding with an increase in the Black population percentage. From 2020 onwards, there was a substantial increase in median income, reaching $75,294 in 2021 before settling at $48,653 in 2022. This economic volatility may indicate gentrification processes.
The population of Film Row fluctuated, peaking at 4,239 in 2016 before declining to 2,616 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the income increase, might suggest a shift in the neighborhood's socio-economic character.
The trends observed in Film Row reflect patterns seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The initial increase in diversity followed by rapid income growth is often associated with urban revitalization and gentrification processes occurring in many city centers.
The significant increase in median income from 2020 to 2021 (from $48,475 to $75,294) may be related to broader economic shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw increased income inequality in many areas.
Film Row has maintained its status as a moderately diverse, majority-minority neighborhood over the past decade, but has experienced significant economic fluctuations. These changes suggest a neighborhood in transition, potentially moving towards increased affluence while maintaining its diverse character. The future challenge may be in preserving affordability and cultural diversity in the face of rapid economic changes.
