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Demographic Analysis of Billington Heights: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Billington Heights, a neighborhood in New York, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a white majority as of 2022. The community's median income of $76,614 in 2022 places it in the upper-middle-income bracket. Billington Heights is known for its historic district, featuring numerous 19th-century homes.
Over the past decade, Billington Heights has maintained its status as a low diversity community with a white majority. The white population has remained above 95% throughout the period, showing only minor fluctuations. There have been subtle shifts in other racial categories, with the Asian population fluctuating between 0-1%, the Hispanic population remaining relatively stable at 1-2%, and the "Two or More Races" category showing a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Billington Heights has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2015 at $86,246 before declining to $75,804 in 2019. There was an increase to $89,121 in 2021, followed by a drop to $76,614 in 2022. These income fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed. The overall trend shows a slight increase in median income from $77,148 in 2013 to $76,614 in 2022, despite the recent drop.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 8,700 and 9,400 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with the consistent racial makeup, suggests a well-established community with low turnover.
Billington Heights has maintained its demographic homogeneity, which is somewhat atypical of broader national trends that have seen growing Hispanic and Asian populations in many regions. The median income in Billington Heights remains above the national average, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that despite some fluctuations, the neighborhood has maintained its economic advantage relative to national averages.
The stability of both population and racial composition in Billington Heights contrasts with many urban areas that have seen more dynamic demographic shifts due to factors such as immigration, gentrification, or economic changes. This stability could be attributed to factors such as limited new housing development, strong community ties, or the appeal of the area's historic character to a specific demographic.
In conclusion, while Billington Heights has experienced minor fluctuations in its demographic and economic profile over the past decade, it remains characterized by low diversity, a strong white majority, and above-average income levels. The subtle increases in diversity and income, though small, may indicate the beginning of very gradual changes in the community's composition and economic status.
