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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11545: Persistent White Majority and High Affluence
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 11545 in Old Brookville, New York, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white (76%), with a median income of $151,077. The area has small but notable Asian (8%) and Hispanic (11%) populations.
Over the past decade, Old Brookville has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, consistently comprising over 75% of the total population. From 2013 to 2022, the white population decreased slightly from 78% to 76%. The Asian population remained stable at around 8-10%, while the Hispanic population increased from 8% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial populations remained relatively stable and small throughout the decade.
The median income in Old Brookville has fluctuated but remained consistently high. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $165,370. There was a drop in median income from $162,709 in 2021 to $151,077 in 2022, representing about a 7% decrease. Despite fluctuations, the median income has remained above $150,000 throughout the observed period.
The population has seen fluctuations. The highest population was recorded in 2017 at 12,564. There was a significant drop in population from 12,142 in 2020 to 11,256 in 2021, followed by a slight increase to 11,580 in 2022.
The median income in Old Brookville is significantly higher than the national average. While the community remains predominantly white, the slow increase in Hispanic and Asian populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The notable drop in population and income between 2020 and 2021 might be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Old Brookville represents a highly affluent, predominantly white community that has maintained its demographic composition over the past decade. Subtle shifts towards increased diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, suggest the potential for more significant demographic changes in the future. The community's high income levels have remained stable despite recent fluctuations, indicating economic resilience in the face of broader national challenges.
