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Demographic Analysis of Glens Falls North: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Glens Falls North, a census-designated place in New York, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a White Majority comprising 94% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood has a median income of $73,091 and a population of 17,426, suggesting a relatively stable, middle-class suburban community. Glens Falls North is known for its proximity to the Adirondack Mountains, which likely influences its demographic makeup and economic profile.
Over the past decade, Glens Falls North has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority. The racial composition has remained stable, with only minor fluctuations. The white population has consistently represented between 93% and 95% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. There have been slight increases in the Hispanic population (from 1% to 2%) and the two or more races category (from 1% to 2%) over this period, but these changes are minimal and do not significantly alter the overall demographic landscape.
The community does not show signs of transitioning to a more diverse categorization, as the changes in minority populations are incremental. This stability suggests a community that has experienced little in-migration from diverse racial groups, possibly due to its geographic location or established community dynamics.
The median income in Glens Falls North has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, rising from $69,445 in 2013 to $73,091 in 2022. This represents a modest increase of about 5.3% over nine years, slightly outpacing inflation. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $77,331, followed by a slight decrease in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 16,366 (2016) and 17,426 (2022). This stability in population, coupled with the consistent racial makeup, indicates a community with low turnover and limited new development or expansion.
The demographic stability of Glens Falls North contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many suburban areas. The modest income growth in Glens Falls North aligns with broader national trends of slow but steady economic recovery following the 2008 recession. However, the lack of significant demographic change alongside this economic growth is somewhat atypical for a suburban area in the Northeast United States.
The stability of both population and racial composition in Glens Falls North may be influenced by its location near the Adirondack Mountains. This setting might attract a specific demographic seeking a particular lifestyle, potentially limiting the influx of diverse populations that might be seen in more urban or rapidly developing suburban areas.
Glens Falls North presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community with modest economic growth. Unlike many areas experiencing rapid demographic changes, this neighborhood has maintained its character over the past decade, suggesting a community deeply rooted in its current composition and potentially resistant to or isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in other parts of the country.
