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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 10920: White Majority with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 10920 in Congers, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 64% of the total, with Hispanic (18%) and Asian (13%) minorities. The area has a high median income of $126,626 in 2022, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Congers has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community towards a more diverse demographic composition. In 2013, the white population was 72%, but by 2022, while still maintaining a white majority, the community has moved closer to a "Moderate Diversity" classification. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 12% in 2013 to 18% in 2022. The Asian population has grown from 11% to 13% during this period.
The median income in Congers has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $119,166 in 2013 to $126,626 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a notable spike in 2021 to $142,887 before returning to levels more consistent with the overall trend. The population has experienced a slight decline from 8,852 in 2013 to 7,603 in 2022.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends is not straightforward. While the community has become more diverse, it has maintained its high-income status, suggesting that incoming minority populations are likely of similar socioeconomic status to the existing residents.
The trends observed in Congers align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas near major metropolitan centers, where increasing diversity is coupled with maintained or increasing affluence. This differs from historical patterns of suburbanization and suggests a more integrated form of demographic change.
The median income in Congers is significantly higher than the national median, indicating that this is a particularly affluent community even as it diversifies. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly in Hispanic and Asian populations, mirrors national trends of increasing minority populations in suburban areas.
The slight population decline in Congers contrasts with the general trend of population growth in many diverse suburban areas, which might suggest local factors affecting housing availability or desirability.
Congers represents a wealthy, predominantly white community that is gradually transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining its high economic status. This evolution reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification but with the distinct characteristic of very high median incomes throughout the transition period.
