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Holbrook, New York: A Study of Racial Demographics in a Suburban Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Holbrook, a neighborhood in New York, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white majority of 74% as of 2022. This suburban community, located on Long Island, is known for its mix of residential areas and commercial districts, including the Sunrise Mall. With a median income of $112,415 in 2022, Holbrook represents an upper-middle-class suburb with a relatively stable economic profile.
Over the past decade, Holbrook has undergone a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous community to one with slightly increasing diversity, though it still falls under the Low Diversity category. In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by an even more pronounced white majority (81%). The most notable shifts have been a steady decrease in the white population from 81% in 2013 to 74% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 12% to 16% over the same period, a growth in the Black population from 1% to 4%, and a slight increase in the Asian population from 3% to 5%.
The demographic shifts in Holbrook have occurred alongside notable economic changes. Median income has risen from $104,925 in 2013 to $112,415 in 2022, an increase of about 7.1%. There was a significant spike in median income to $126,328 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations, ending at 42,691 in 2022, compared to 42,139 in 2013.
The gradual increase in diversity correlates with a general upward trend in median income, suggesting that the neighborhood has attracted a more diverse, affluent population over time. The stability in population numbers indicates that this diversification is likely occurring through gradual replacement rather than significant new development or population influx.
Holbrook's demographic changes, while noticeable, are relatively modest compared to national trends. Many suburban areas across the United States have experienced more rapid diversification over the past decade. However, Holbrook's changes align with broader trends of increasing diversity in American suburbs, particularly those near major metropolitan areas like New York City.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with its steady income growth, reflects the general trend of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession, which has been particularly strong in many suburban areas of the Northeast. The slight dip in median income from 2021 to 2022 could be attributed to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic's lingering effects or inflationary pressures.
In conclusion, while Holbrook remains a predominantly white, upper-middle-class suburb, it shows signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. These changes, though modest, reflect broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and economic resilience in well-established communities near major urban centers.
