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Oak Lawn, Dallas: Transitioning from White Majority 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
Oak Lawn, a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, maintains a White population majority of 62% as of 2022. The area exhibits moderate diversity, with Hispanic (19%), Asian (8%), and Black (8%) populations. Oak Lawn is recognized for its LGBTQ+ community and is referred to as the "gayborhood" of Dallas. The median income in Oak Lawn was $94,602 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Oak Lawn has experienced demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Majority area with 58% of the population identifying as White. This majority status has been maintained, with some fluctuations. The White population reached 67% in 2018 before declining to 62% by 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 25% in 2013 to 19% in 2022. The Asian and Black populations both increased from 6% each in 2013 to 8% each in 2022.
Oak Lawn's demographic shifts have coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $87,469 in 2013 to $94,602 in 2022, an 8.2% rise. The population grew from 52,498 in 2013 to 61,009 in 2022, a 16.2% increase. This growth in population and income suggests Oak Lawn has become a more desirable neighborhood.
Oak Lawn's trends reflect patterns seen in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The decrease in the Hispanic population amid rising incomes is similar to gentrification processes observed in other major cities. However, Oak Lawn has maintained its diverse character, with growth in Asian and Black populations offsetting some of the Hispanic population decline.
The neighborhood's LGBTQ+ presence likely contributes to its sustained diversity and attractiveness to various demographic groups. This factor may have helped Oak Lawn avoid more extreme gentrification and displacement seen in some other urban areas.
Oak Lawn's median income growth of 8.2% over the decade outpaces the national median household income growth rate of approximately 6.8% between 2013 and 2022 when adjusted for inflation. This suggests that Oak Lawn has become relatively more affluent compared to national averages.
Oak Lawn presents a case of gradual demographic shift within a framework of sustained diversity and economic growth. While maintaining its White Majority status, the neighborhood has experienced subtle changes in its racial composition, coupled with significant population growth and income increases. These trends indicate Oak Lawn's evolution as an attractive, diverse, and economically vibrant urban community within Dallas.
