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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 11553 in Uniondale, New York, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The area's population comprises 44% Hispanic, 40% Black, 11% White, and other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $94,027, indicating an affluent suburban community within the New York metropolitan area.
Over the past decade, Uniondale has experienced a significant demographic transition. In 2013, the community had a "Black Plurality" with 48% of the population identifying as Black. By 2022, it shifted to a "Hispanic Plurality" with 44% Hispanic population, while the Black population decreased to 40%. This change suggests a gradual influx of Hispanic residents and/or outmigration of Black residents.
The White population declined from 14% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, reinforcing the area's "Majority-Minority" status. The Asian population remained stable at 1-2% throughout the decade. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in Uniondale have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The median income rose from $88,654 in 2013 to a peak of $104,391 in 2021 before declining to $94,027 in 2022. This overall upward trend suggests that the changing demographics have not negatively impacted the area's economic status. The population grew from 26,190 in 2013 to 28,178 in 2022, indicating that Uniondale has remained an attractive location for residents.
The demographic changes in Uniondale reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas near major metropolitan centers in the United States. The increase in Hispanic population and decline in White population mirror national trends of increasing diversity in suburban communities. The maintenance of high median income levels during this demographic shift is consistent with patterns seen in other economically resilient suburban areas experiencing demographic changes.
The community's ability to maintain a high median income while undergoing significant demographic shifts suggests economic resilience and a potentially positive impact of increased diversity on local economic vitality. This trend counters narratives that associate demographic changes with economic decline.
Uniondale represents an evolving suburban community that has transitioned from a "Black Plurality" to a "Hispanic Plurality" over the past decade while maintaining its "Majority-Minority" status. The community shows signs of increasing diversity and has demonstrated economic resilience throughout these demographic shifts, serving as an example of integration and adaptation to changing population dynamics in suburban America.