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Skyline Ridge: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends in a Tulsa Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Skyline Ridge, a neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, demonstrates characteristics of a Black Majority community with low diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 534 and a median income of $34,197. Skyline Ridge has experienced significant fluctuations in both population and median income over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Skyline Ridge has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The percentage of Black residents has increased from 58% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The neighborhood has transitioned from moderate diversity in earlier years to low diversity in recent years, with other racial groups showing minimal representation.
The most notable shift has been the decrease in the proportion of residents identifying as two or more races, from 15% in 2016 to 2% in 2022. The White population has fluctuated but generally remained low, with a slight increase to 9% in 2022.
The median income in Skyline Ridge has shown volatility over the past decade. It peaked at $55,964 in 2017 and reached $55,960 in 2021. However, it has also experienced declines, dropping to $34,197 in 2022. This economic instability coincides with the consolidation of the Black Majority status and the trend towards lower diversity.
The population of Skyline Ridge has decreased from 1,123 in 2010 to 534 in 2022, a reduction of over 52%. This population decline has occurred alongside the fluctuations in median income and the strengthening of the Black Majority.
The demographic trends in Skyline Ridge contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the United States are experiencing growing multiracial populations and increased diversity, Skyline Ridge has become more homogeneous over time.
The economic volatility observed in Skyline Ridge, particularly the decline in median income from 2021 to 2022, is more extreme than typical national patterns. This could indicate local economic challenges or restructuring that may be unique to this neighborhood or the broader Tulsa area.
The population decline in Skyline Ridge over the past decade is noteworthy and may reflect broader urban trends such as suburbanization or migration to other cities. However, the scale of this decline suggests there may be specific local factors at play, such as changes in housing availability, job markets, or community services.
Skyline Ridge presents a case of a neighborhood undergoing demographic consolidation towards a Black Majority status, coupled with economic volatility and substantial population decline. These trends diverge from many national patterns and warrant further investigation into the local factors driving these changes and their implications for community development and social cohesion in the area.
