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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11520: A Diverse Community with Hispanic, Black, and White Populations
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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 11520 in Freeport, New York, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity" as of 2022. The area has a population of 45,722 and a median income of $93,994. No racial group constitutes a majority, with Hispanic residents forming the largest group at 42%, followed by Black residents at 31%, and White residents at 21%.
Over the past decade, Freeport has maintained its status as a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity". The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 40-43% from 2013 to 2022. The Black population has shown a slight overall increase from 30% in 2013 to 31% in 2022, with some fluctuations. The White population has experienced a gradual decline from 24% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. Asian and Two or More Races categories have shown a small but steady increase, collectively growing from 3% to 5% over the decade.
The median income in Freeport has shown a generally positive trend. In 2013, it was $86,298. By 2018, it had increased to $89,171, representing a 3.3% increase over 5 years. In 2022, the median income reached $93,994, a 5.4% increase over 4 years. There was a significant jump to $102,251 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has grown moderately, from 44,244 in 2013 to 45,722 in 2022, a 3.3% increase over the decade.
The demographic trends in Freeport align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The consistent "Majority-Minority" status and increasing diversity reflect similar trends seen in many New York suburban communities and across the United States.
The economic growth, as evidenced by the rising median income, suggests that the area has maintained its economic stability while becoming more diverse. This counters some narratives that associate increasing diversity with economic decline.
The area's median income of $93,994 in 2022 is significantly higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating that Freeport remains a relatively affluent area despite its high diversity.
Freeport presents a model of a diverse, economically stable suburban community. Its demographic evolution over the past decade shows a trend towards even greater diversity, coupled with economic growth. This suggests that the area has successfully navigated demographic changes while maintaining and even improving its economic standing, potentially offering insights for other communities experiencing similar transitions.
