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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11509: Persistent White Majority in Atlantic Beach, NY
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 11509 in Atlantic Beach, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition is predominantly white (92%), with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income of $144,336 in 2022 indicates a high-income area, significantly above the national average.
Over the past decade, Atlantic Beach has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with only minor fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
Subtle shifts within this stable demographic picture include a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 3% in 2013 to 5% in 2020, before decreasing back to 3% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively constant at around 1-2% throughout the decade. The black population has been consistently low, never exceeding 1% and dropping to 0% in recent years according to the data. There has been a small increase in the "Other" category from 0% to 3% between 2013 and 2022.
The median income in Atlantic Beach has shown significant fluctuations over the decade. There was a substantial increase from $128,854 in 2013 to a peak of $158,346 in 2016. After 2016, there was a decline to $134,278 in 2019. The income then rebounded, reaching $159,019 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $144,336 in 2022. These income fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population trends show a general decline from 2,414 in 2010 to 1,692 in 2022, a decrease of about 30%. This population decrease does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the area, suggesting that the decline may have affected all racial groups proportionally.
Atlantic Beach's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The area's persistent "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status, coupled with high median incomes, suggests it may be a relatively affluent, established community that has experienced little demographic change compared to more dynamic urban or suburban areas.
The declining population could be indicative of broader trends affecting some affluent coastal communities, such as aging populations, changes in housing preferences, or impacts of climate-related concerns. However, the maintenance of high median incomes suggests that the area remains desirable to high-income residents.
In conclusion, Atlantic Beach presents a picture of demographic stability in a high-income, predominantly white community, with only minor shifts in racial composition over the past decade. The most notable changes have been in population size and median income fluctuations, rather than in racial demographics. This stability in an era of increasing diversity in many parts of the country makes Atlantic Beach a somewhat unique case, potentially reflecting its specific geographic and socio-economic characteristics.
