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Demographic Analysis of Grant City: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Grant City, a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "White Majority" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 61% of the total, with a Hispanic presence of 19%. The neighborhood's population increased from 3,838 in 2010 to 4,605 in 2022. The median income in Grant City was $83,974 in 2022. Grant City is characterized by a mix of residential and commercial areas, with Victory Boulevard serving as a main commercial thoroughfare.
Over the past decade, Grant City has maintained its "White Majority" status, but with notable changes. The white population percentage decreased from 66% in 2013 to 61% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population showed significant growth, increasing from 15% in 2013 to 19% in 2022. This trend suggests that Grant City may be transitioning towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification.
The Asian population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8% and 14% over the decade. The Black population showed minor fluctuations but generally remained low, between 3% and 7%. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, further supporting the transition towards greater diversity.
The median income in Grant City increased from $76,151 in 2013 to $83,974 in 2022, representing a 10.3% increase over the decade. This growth was not linear, with fluctuations observed, including a significant spike in 2018 to $92,194, followed by a decline and then a gradual recovery.
The population growth from 3,833 in 2013 to 4,605 in 2022 (a 20.1% increase) suggests that Grant City has become an increasingly attractive neighborhood. This population growth, combined with the increasing diversity and overall rise in median income, indicates a neighborhood undergoing gradual socio-economic changes.
The economic trends appear to correlate with the demographic shifts. As the community has become more diverse, particularly with the growth of the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races, the median income has generally trended upward.
The demographic shifts observed in Grant City align with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming more common. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects national trends of Hispanic population growth in many communities.
The median income growth in Grant City outpaces the national average, which saw about a 7% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation). This suggests that Grant City has maintained a stronger economic position relative to national averages.
The population density of Grant City, calculated at approximately 17,932 people per square mile based on the 2022 population, is lower than the average for New York City (about 27,000 per square mile), indicative of its suburban character within the larger urban context of New York City.
Grant City presents a picture of a community in transition, gradually moving from a predominantly white neighborhood to a more diverse one, while maintaining economic stability and growth. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major urban centers.
