A Third Place Community
Foundation
Service Area
Demographics and Ethnographics: 46th St.to 76th Sts.
North, and Osage County Line to Highway 75, including one report for the Far
North City of Tulsa demographics of incorporated area within our two mile service
region and one report for the Unincorporated Turley Community Platted Areas. Plus notes on the combined demographics. We also serve 74073 in our Food Pantry service area, but it is north of our primary focus.
April, 2012, using 2010
census, from PerceptData
In general, one of our zip codes, 74126, the one in which our own properties lie, are in the area of lowest life expectancy within the Tulsa area, 14 years lower than the area of highest life expectancy in the midtown area, just six miles south from our boundary along Peoria Ave.
I.
Our Far North City of Tulsa Area Data
General Data.....
Population: 10,237, a decrease of 6.9
percent since 2000 census. Projected to continue decline by 2.8 percent to 2015
compared to U.S. growth of 5.1 percent.
Population grew slowly from 1990 to 2000, though had declined sharply as part of overall Far North area decline from mid-60s to 1990.
Households: 3,388 decrease of 7.6 percent from 2000 and
projected decrease of another 2.5 percent by 2015.
Shopping Areas of Suburan Acres Center and McLain Village Center have both become virtually abandoned since the 1970s. Recent school closures: Cherokee Elementary in 2011 that once was Turley High School then a TPS school since mid-30s and junior high then elementary only since mid-60s; Morse School was built in 50s and closed in mid-60s; Alcott Elementary closed in 2011; Houston Elementary closed in 2011 reopened as Bunch early education center; Greeley Elementary closed 2012 leased to The Lighthouse Charter school pk-4, adding a year each year is planned up to grade 12; Monroe Junior High closed in 90s reopened 2011 as dual immersion and as demonstration school, much smaller populations; Gilcrease Junior High closed 2011; McLain Jr. High opened 2011.
Population by Race/Ethnicity: White
(nonhispanic) 7.0 percent and projected to decrease to 5.9 percent by 2015. African American (nonhispanic) 85.5 percent to
increase to 86.4 percent by 2015; Hispanic 2.2 percent to increase to 2.7
percent. American Indian/Asian/other 5.3 percent to decrease to 5.0 percent by
2015. While overall city of Tulsa in this area population expected to decline, the ethnic diversity will become slightly higher as hispanic population rises. This geographic area which is going to be 86 percent African American was almost 0 percent African American in the late 1960s.
Population by Gender; 53.6 percent
female down from 54.2 percent female in 2010 projected to decrease to 53.3
percent by 2015. 46.6 percent male up from 45.8 percent projected to increase
to 46.7 by 2015.
Population by Generation: Generation
Z (born 2002 and later)—19.1 percent and projected to be 29.2 percent in 2015;
Millenials (1982 to 2001) 34.1 percent, down from 39.7 in 2000 and projected to
decrease to 28.8 percent in 2015; Survivors (1961 to 1981) 22.9 percent down
from 25.9 percent and projected to be 22.2 percent in 2015; Boomers (1943 to
1960) 16.4 percent down from 21 percent
and projected to be 14.5 percent in 2015; Silents (1925 to 1942) 6.8 percent
down from 10.8 percent projected to be 4.9 percent in 2015; Builders (1924 and
earlier) 0.7 percent down from 2.6 percent and projected to be 0.3 percent in
2015...Over half (55 percent) of the population by 2015 expected to be younger than 33. Average Age: 31.4 up from 30.4 and
projected to be 31.9 in 2015; Median Age 27.3 up from 26.7 and projected 27.6.
Average Household Income $33,891 up
from $29807 and projected to increase to $36372; Median Household is
$26,476 up from $23,266 and projected to
increase to $28,245; Per Capita Income $11,217 up from $9,946
and projected $12,074.
Lifestyle Diversity: very low with
only 12 of the 50 U.S. Lifestyles segments represented. Top segment is Metro
Multi-Ethnic Diversity 46.3 percent of all households compared to 2.7 percent
nationally. Struggling Black households 35.8 percent compared to 2.5 percent
nationally. Building Country Families 7.1 percent compared to 2.8 nationally. Laboring
urban diversity 2.2 percent compared to 0.5 percent; Working Country Families
2.1 percent compared to 1 percent.
Metro Multi-Ethnic Diversity: younger
segment than most, still contains a number of individuals in 40s and 50s.
single parent families and households with five or more persons ranks high, and
overall household size is somewhat above average. Income and education levels
low. Use of public transportation is double the national average and car
pooling is primary transportation. Faith involvement far above average in this
segment: Rather
than have a strong leader they prefer to be left on their own without
interference; twelve step programs, youth social programs, personal or family
counseling, church sponsored day school preferences.
Struggling Black Households: This segment is
concentrated in urban areas particularly in the South. Almost half of adults
are without high school diplomas, median household income is far below the
national average, and four in ten households own no vehicle. This segment leads
all other groups in watching Saturday mid-day and afternoon television. Strong
faith involvement and belief in God are well above the national average.
Primary concerns are Racial/Ethnic Prejudice, Affordable Housing
(ranks number one), Neighborhood Gangs, Neighborhood Crime and Safety (ranks
number two), Abusive Relationships and Alcohol/Drug Abuse. This segment ranks
nearly last in concern for Recreation or Leisure Time. Contributions to
religious organizations, charities and educational institutions are more or
less average. Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would prefer
in a church, these households are more likely to indicate Bible Study and
Prayer Groups (ranks number two), Spiritual Retreats, Twelve Step Programs,
Food Resources and Daycare Services.
Building Country Families (the third
highest segment in both of our service areas): one third adults not graduated
from high school; above average number of divorces, single parent families and
families with one or no workers. Primary concerns: finding a good church,
spiritual teaching, adequate food, health insurance, divorce and affordable
housing. Looking for food resources, sports/camping, bible and prayer, parent
training programs, global mission.
Racial Ethnic Diversity: Somewhat
High. Hispanics/Latinos projected to be the fastest growing group at 19.4
percent increase from current rate.
Education: very low. 73.3 percent of
population 25 or over have graduated from high school compared to national
average of 80.4 percent; college graduates 7.6 percent compared to 24.4 percent
nationally.
Household Concerns that are above the
national average for these concerns: Race/Ethnic prejudice, finding spiritual
teaching, neighborhood gangs, neighborhood crime and safety, finding a good
church, affordable housing.
Marital Status: Married 41.8 percent,
Single never married 37.7 percent,
Divorced/Widowed 20.6. Female head of household 32.5 percent compared to 11.2
national. Household with children 56.7
percent compared to 23.2 national.
Population by Occupation: 56.9
percent blue collar, higher than national average of 39.7 percent; 43.0 percent
white collar primarily administrative support and clerical.
Owner Occupied Housing Units 58.8
percent; Renter occupied 42 percent; median rent $513
Vacant Units: 41.8 percent abandoned, not for rent
or for sale; 21 percent for sale; 37 percent for rent.
II.
Our Adjacent Unincorporated Far North, Turley, Platted Areas
Demographics
Population; 2,748. Decrease from
3,034 in 2000, projection of continued decrease by 2015 to 2,643
Households: 1,070 decrease from 1,168
in 2000 and projected decrease to 1,035 in 2015
Population by Race/Ethnicity: White
(nonhispanic) 56.3 percent down from 63.5 percent in 2000 projected decrease to
52.4 percent in 2015; African American (nonhispanic) 21.9 percent increase from
16.3 percent in 2000 projected to increase to 24.7 percent in 2015;
Hispanic/Latino 5.3 percent increased from 2.8 percent in 2000 and projected to
increase to 6.4 percent in 2015. This geographic area which was almost 100 percent White and smaller percentage of American Indian in the late 1960s will soon be a "minority majority" area.
Population by Gender; 50.1 percent
female, up from 49.5 percent in 2000, projected 50 percent in 2015; 49.9
percent male decrease from 50.5 percent in 2000, projected 50 percent in 2015.
Population by Generation: Generation
Z (born 2002 and later)—15.4 percent and projected to be 24.2 percent in 2015;
Millenials (1982 to 2001) 26.8 percent, down from 27.8 percent in 2000 and
projected to decrease to 24.5 percent in 2015; Survivors (1961 to 1981) 26.2
percent up from 25.1 percent and projected to be 25.4 percent in 2015; Boomers
(1943 to 1960) 20.5 percent down from 28 percent and projected to be 18.4
percent in 2015; Silents (1925 to 1942) 9.5 percent down from 13.2 percent
projected to be 6.9 percent in 2015; Builders (1924 and earlier) 1.6 percent
down from 5.9 percent and projected to be 0.6 percent in 2015. Average Age: 36.7 up from 36.3 and
projected to be 36.3 in 2015; Median Age 35.8 up from 35.7 and projected 35.1.
Average Household Income $46,620 up
from $41,592 and projected to increase to $50,275; Median Household is $34,511
up from $28,507 and projected to increase to $37,509; Per Capita Income $18,153
up from $16,012 and projected $19,688. Note the some $7,000 annual income increase as you go from city of Tulsa to unincorporated area in far north Tulsa; this difference exists even within the unincorporated area as you go from the 74126 to 74130 zip code, which has higher income average than 74126. Reflects ethnic difference, also age differences with more retired income in unincorporated area, also home ownership vs. rent, and property size increases from cityside to countyside.
Lifestyle Diversity: very low with
only 14 of the 50 U.S. Lifestyles segments represented. Top segment is Laboring
Country Families 36.0 percent of all households compared to 2.7 percent
nationally. Working Country Consumers 16.1 percent compared to 4.1 percent
nationally. Building Country Families 8.1 percent compared to 2.8 nationally.
Surviving Urban Diversity 7.9 percent compared to 4.0 percent. Laboring Rural
Diversity 4.4 percent compared to 1.5 percent. Cautious and Mature 4.3 percent;
Mature and Established 4.3 percent; Metro Multi-Ethnic Diversity 3.7 percent; Working
Country Families 3.3 percent; Struggling Black Households 3.1 percent; Rural
Working Families 2.9 percent; Working Suburban Families 1.2 percent; Mature
Country Families 1.0 percent; Country Family Diversity 1.0 percent; Exception
Households .8 percent; laboring urban diversity .7 percent; Struggling hispanic
households .6 percent; established country families .4 percent; mature and
stable, .2 percent.
Laboring Country Families: With a
fairly average age distribution, this segment is above average in blue collar
employment and below average in median household income. Little more than half
of the women are in the labor force. Home ownership is high, with housing units
typically being single family dwellings, though property values are lower than
most. Faith involvement is above the national average in all categories. Belief
in God is high, and acceptance of the changing racial/ethnic face of America is
low. The primary concerns of this group
are Divorce, Finding Spiritual Teaching, Abusive Relationships, Finding a Good
Church, Teen/Child Problems and Parenting Skills. Contributions to religious
organizations are high, support of charities and educational institutions low.
Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would prefer in a church,
these households are more likely to indicate Divorce Recovery Programs, Bible
Study and Prayer Groups, Food Resources, Personal or Families Counseling and
Family Activities.
Working Country Consumers: This
segment is evenly split between urban and rural populations. It consists of
persons of all ages, with income and education somewhat below average. Blue
collar employment is high, as are precision production and craft occupations.
Over two-thirds of all homes are single-unit structures and mobile homes make
up a noticeable percentage of the total. While strong faith involvement is only
slightly below the national average, a significantly higher percentage than
average say they are not involved. On the other hand, significantly more than
average believe that God is actively involved in the world including nations
and their governments. The primary concerns of this group are Adequate Food, Health
Insurance, Day-to-Day Financial Worries, Finding Spiritual Teaching, Abusive
Relationships and Stress. Asked to identify programs and characteristics they
would prefer in a church, these households are more likely to indicate Bible
Study and Prayer Groups, Family Activities, Parent Training Programs, Youth
Social Programs, Care for the Terminally Ill and Church Sponsored Day School.
Building Country Families: See Above
in Report One.
Racial Ethnic Diversity: Extremely
High. Hispanics/Latinos projected to be the fastest growing group.
Education: Extremely low. 67.3
percent of population 25 or over have graduated from high school compared to
national average of 80.4 percent; college graduates 5.9 percent compared to
24.4 percent nationally.
Household Concerns that are above the
national average for these concerns: Dealing with Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Dealing
with Teen/Child Problems, Dealing with Abusive Relationships, Dealing with
Divorce, Dealing with Problems in Schools, Dealing with Neighborhood Gangs,
Finding a Good Church, Finding spiritual teaching
Marital Status: Married 53.5 percent,
Single never married 22 percent, Divorced/Widowed 24.4
Population by Occupation: 56.9
percent blue collar, higher than national average of 39.7 percent; 43.0 percent
white collar primarily administrative support and clerical.
Owner Occupied Housing Units 74.4
percent; Renter occupied 25.7 percent; median rent $461. Vacant Units: 36
percent abandoned, not for rent or for sale; 35 percent for sale; 29 percent for rent.
Combined Data For Our
Total Service Area
12,985 Total Population In 2010.
Projection for 2015: 12,590
Population Density, 2010: Far North
2605 per square mile, Turley 1033 per square mile; projection for 2015, Far
North 2531, Turley 994
White Population: In 2010 it was
2265; by 2015, projected 1,971, or 15.6 percent of our overall population; of
that 1,971 total some 1,386 will be in the now unincorporated Turley area.
African American Population: In 2010
it was 9,356; by 2015, projected 9,245, or 73.4 percent of our overall
population; of that 9,245 total, some 8,593 will be in the incorporated Far
North Tulsa area.
American Indian, Asian, Other: In
2010, it was 990; by 2015, projected 930, or 7.3 percent of our overall
population; of that 930, 435 will be in the unincorporated Turley part.
Hispanic Population: In 2010, it was
374; by 2015, projected 442, or 3.5 percent of our overall population; of that
442 total, some 273 will be in the incorporated Far North Tulsa part.
Total Per Capita Income: In 2010
there were 1,158 households out of total 4,458 households with an annual income
under $15,000. In Far North Tulsa section that amounted to 28.4 percent of the
households there, and in the Turley section that amounted to 18.3 percent of
the households there. In both cases, the income category with the highest
percentage was the category of those below $15,000….By 2015, projected 1,045
households out of total 4,337 households will earn less than $15,000 annual
income. In Far North Tulsa section that will amount to 26.4 percent of
households and in Turley it will amount to 16.7 percent of households there. In
Far North Tulsa it will still be the income category with the highest
percentage of households; in Turley it will have dropped to the third highest
percentage; those earning in the category of $35,000 to $49,999 will be 19.1
percent of households in Turley or top percentage of income categories.
Population by Phase of Life: By 2015,
the population based on phase of life will still be basically unchanged from
2010: the most populous phase will be those in formal school years, five to 17
years old, followed by families and empty nesters between 35-54 years old;
those two categories combined will amount to 46 percent of all persons in the
Far North section and 44 percent of all in the Turley section. In the Far North
side, the third most populous category will be singles and young families 25-34
years old while on the Turley side those in retirement years, 65 and over will
be the third most populous category.
Minors compared to Adult Population.
By 2015, some 3,633 residents of total population of 9,947 of Far North will be
under 18 years old, or 36.5 percent of the population; which means voting age
population will amount to 63.5 percent of the population, 6,314 adults. By
2015, some 786 residents of Turley’s projected 2,643 residents will be under 18
years old, or 29.7 percent of the population, leaving 70.3 percent for the
adult voting age population, 1,857 persons. (Need to find the number of
registered voters in these two sections if possible, and the number of votes
cast in the 2008 presidential race). For the Total Service Area: By 2015, some
4,419 of the 12,590 population will be under 18 years old, or 35 percent.
(Think of the changes over the decades in employment opportunities for those in
school years; they have been declining, adding to the financial burden and
stresses of poverty on families). In the Far North section, the increase will
come primarily in those under 10 years old as the percentages fall slightly of
those between ages of 10 and 17; in the Turley section, the increase will come
in those 14 and under and the percentage of those 15-17 years old is projected
to stay steady.
Seniors 60 and above between now
(2010) and 2015: While the population is projected to decline during the
working years categories, the population is projected to rise among those 60
and older in both the Far North and the Turley section: In Turley, 60-64 rise
from 5.1 to 5.6 percent; 65-69, rise from 3.9 to 4.4 percent; 70-74, a slight
decline from 3.5 to 3.4 percent but by comparison in 2000 this was at 1.8
percent; 75-84, slight decline from 4.3 to 4.2; and 85 plus, increase from 1.8
to 2 percent, and in 2000 it was only at 0.6 percent. In the Far North section,
the 60-64 year old group should hold steady at 4.4 percent but that’s an
increase from 3.9 percent in 2000; 65-69 a jump from 3.3 to 3.6 percent, 70-74,
2.7 to 3.0 percent; 75-84, 2.6 to 3.0; and 85 and over, 0.8 to 1.0 percent. In
Turley, those 60 and over will amount for 19.6 percent of the total population,
and in Far North it will amount for 15 percent of the total population.
So in Far North some 50.5 percent,
over half of the population, will be under 18 or over 60; in Turley, some 49.3
percent, or just about half of the population, will be under 18 or over 60. These age groups are most economically vulnerable, and least served in our area with no senior nutrition sites currently active, and due to school closures this past summer our daily meals for those under 18 years old were limited as we were unable to host our summer long daily lunch; we are planning to find a new home for this service by next summer. Even our parks which offer some services for both of these groups have been affected with budget cutbacks and threatened pool closures. Our churches in the area which hold potential and do some service outreach with these groups are often served by bi or tri vocational leadership and offer no or limited programs except on Sundays. Up until the opening this month of the new health department facility in our area, and with the closure of our own OU Health Clinic in our facility in 2011 after three years, there was virtually no medical clinic available in our service area (one physician who moved out of the area still has a one morning a month for existing patients); there are no dentists or other health professional in our service area anymore for the 12,000 plus residents we serve as a community renewal organization.
Food Statistics from the survey we conducted with the OU Graduate School of Social Work in 2009, and which is why we operate our new and growing Food Pantry and our Community GardenPark and Orchard:
...55 percent worry about the amount of food they have
...6
percent use spoiled food
...29 percent use a food pantry
...31 percent
receive food from church
...35 percent borrow food from family
...25
percent borrow food from friends
...25 percent adults skip entire day from
eating
...29 percent adults skip meals
...26 percent did not eat and are
hungry at time of survey
...43 percent eat less than they should
...60
percent eat low cost foods
...52 percent cannot afford nutritious
meals
...57 percent run out of food
...60 percent cannot afford healthy
food
The Food Environment:
...29 percent have no affordable source of
food in community
...63 percent know about a food pantry
,..56 percent
rate the food quality in Turley area as fair or poor
...59 percent indicate
food in Turley area expensive or very expensive relative to
budget
Overall Health:
...56 percent not currently healthy
...41
percent health is fair or poor
...54 percent are overweight
...66 percent
should weigh less
...47 percent smoke or use other tobacco
