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Demographic Stability and Economic Resilience in Jefferson Valley: 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
Jefferson Valley, a neighborhood in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a "White Majority" of 93% as of 2022. The area's median income of $121,903 in 2022 indicates an affluent community, significantly above the national average. Jefferson Valley is known for its proximity to the Jefferson Valley Mall, a regional shopping center that has been a local economic anchor since the 1980s.
Over the past decade, Jefferson Valley has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 75% throughout the period, ranging from 78% to 94%. There has been no significant transition between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
There have been subtle shifts within this overall stability. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 15% in 2013 and dropping to a low of 2% in 2018, before stabilizing around 6-9% in recent years. The Black population remained at 0% for most of the decade, with a slight increase to 1% in 2022. Asian and other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout the period.
The median income in Jefferson Valley has shown notable fluctuations. It peaked at $143,243 in 2018, coinciding with the lowest Hispanic population percentage. The lowest median income was $112,482 in 2019, followed by a recovery to $121,903 in 2022. Despite fluctuations, the overall trend shows a high-income community throughout the decade.
Population trends have been variable. The population declined from 2,327 in 2010 to 1,373 in 2019, a significant 41% decrease. There was a rebound to 1,980 in 2022, nearly returning to 2010 levels.
Jefferson Valley's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The area's persistent "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status is less common in the broader New York metropolitan area, which has generally seen increasing racial diversity over the past decade.
The high median income, consistently above $100,000, places Jefferson Valley well above the national median household income. This suggests that the area has remained an affluent enclave, potentially attracting high-income residents and maintaining its socioeconomic status despite broader economic fluctuations.
The population decline and subsequent rebound could be related to regional economic factors, changes in housing availability, or shifts in the attractiveness of suburban living in the New York metro area. The recent population increase might indicate renewed interest in suburban communities, possibly influenced by trends accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as remote work opportunities and desire for more space.
Jefferson Valley presents a picture of demographic stability with economic resilience, maintaining its character as a predominantly white, affluent suburban community despite some fluctuations in population and income over the past decade.
