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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 10983: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 10983 in Tappan, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" area with low to moderate diversity as of 2022. The community has a population of 5,403 and a median household income of $132,576. The racial composition demonstrates a white majority (75%), with smaller Asian (11%) and Hispanic (9%) populations.
Over the past decade, Tappan has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. The white population percentage has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 66% and 77%. The Asian community experienced a decline from 16% in 2015 to 9% in 2021, before increasing to 11% in 2022. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 9% and 15%, showing a general decreasing trend from 15% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 4% throughout the decade.
The median household income in Tappan has shown fluctuation but an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2016, income remained relatively stable around $130,000. The period from 2017 to 2020 saw volatility, with income dropping to $121,780 in 2018 before rising again. In 2021, there was a significant increase to $148,723, the highest in the decade. In 2022, income decreased to $132,576, but remained higher than most previous years.
Population trends indicate a general increase from 5,410 in 2013 to 6,118 in 2018, followed by a decline to 5,403 in 2022. This recent population decrease, coupled with the slight increase in racial homogeneity, may suggest out-migration of minority groups or changes in local housing or economic conditions.
The median household income in Tappan is significantly higher than the national average, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021, indicating that Tappan is a particularly affluent area. The racial composition of Tappan, with its strong white majority, differs from national trends towards increasing diversity. Many suburban areas across the U.S. have experienced increased racial diversity over the past decade, while Tappan has maintained a relatively stable racial composition.
The recent population decline in Tappan contrasts with the general trend of suburban population growth observed in many parts of the country, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. While Tappan has maintained its status as an affluent, predominantly white suburban area over the past decade, subtle shifts in its demographic and economic landscape suggest a complex interplay of factors influencing its development. The area's ability to maintain high median incomes despite recent population declines and slight increases in racial homogeneity sets it apart from many national trends.
