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Demographic Analysis of Park Slope: A White Majority Neighborhood with High Median Income
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Park Slope, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, is characterized as a "White Majority" community with a high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 68,193, with a median income of $153,532. Park Slope is known for its brownstone buildings, proximity to Prospect Park, family-friendly atmosphere, excellent public schools, and vibrant food scene.
Over the past decade, Park Slope has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, with the white population consistently representing over 65% of residents. There have been subtle shifts in the racial composition. The Asian population has grown from 7% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively constant at around 4-5% throughout the decade. There has been a slight decrease in the Hispanic population, from 14% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 3% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
Park Slope has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The median income has risen from $129,574 in 2013 to $153,532 in 2022, an increase of about 18.5% over nine years. The median income peaked at $166,822 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022. The population has fluctuated over the years but has generally trended upward, from 66,766 in 2013 to 68,193 in 2022.
Park Slope's demographic and economic trends can be contextualized within broader New York City and national patterns. The rising incomes and stable white majority in Park Slope reflect broader gentrification trends seen across many parts of Brooklyn and other urban centers nationwide. Park Slope is diversifying slowly, at a pace slower than Brooklyn as a whole. The median income in Park Slope is significantly higher than the Brooklyn average, which was around $66,937 in 2021.
The slight dip in median income from 2021 to 2022 may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected urban areas like New York City particularly hard. While Park Slope remains a "White Majority" community with high median incomes, subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity and continued gentrification. These changes reflect broader urban trends but occur at a pace moderated by the neighborhood's established character and desirability.
