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Racial Composition and Demographics of Country Club Heights: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Country Club Heights in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is classified as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. As of 2022, the community has a population of 829 with a median income of $20,024. The neighborhood has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, with a strong Black majority despite minor fluctuations in other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Country Club Heights has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. The Black population has remained above 70% throughout this period, with a slight decrease from 77% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. The White population decreased from 10% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, and the Native American population increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The median income in Country Club Heights has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. It increased from $22,175 in 2013 to a peak of $30,073 in 2019, followed by a sharp decline to $20,016 in 2020. Since then, the median income has remained relatively stable, standing at $20,024 in 2022. These economic shifts have not significantly altered the racial composition of the neighborhood.
Population trends show variability, with an increase from 813 in 2010 to 1,049 in 2020, followed by a decrease to 829 in 2022. This recent decline in population coincides with the period of lower median incomes.
The stability of the Black majority in Country Club Heights contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas. The economic challenges faced by the neighborhood, particularly the sharp income decline in 2020, likely reflect broader national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the persistence of lower incomes in subsequent years suggests that this community may be facing more prolonged economic difficulties.
The maintenance of a strong Black majority despite economic fluctuations could indicate strong community ties and cultural significance of this neighborhood within Tulsa's Black community. This stability might also reflect limited housing mobility options or a preference for remaining in a culturally familiar environment.
Country Club Heights presents a case of demographic stability in terms of its Black majority status, coupled with economic volatility. The neighborhood's resilience in maintaining its racial composition despite economic challenges suggests strong community bonds and potentially limited opportunities for residential mobility. The subtle increases in Hispanic and Native American populations hint at the potential for gradual diversification in the future, though the neighborhood remains firmly characterized as a Black Majority community.
