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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11715: Persistent White Majority and Limited Racial Diversity
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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 11715, corresponding to Blue Point, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 92% white, with a median income of $99,744. Blue Point covers 1.66 square miles and has a population of 4,292 in 2022, indicating a dense suburban setting.
Blue Point has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" from 2013 to 2022. The white population has consistently remained above 89% during this period. Minor shifts in racial composition have occurred. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2019, before decreasing to 5% in 2022. By 2022, Asian and multi-racial populations each reached 1%, representing a slight increase in diversity.
The median income in Blue Point has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2017 at $123,087. A notable decrease occurred from the 2017 peak to $99,744 in 2022, representing a 19% decline. Despite income fluctuations, the population has remained relatively stable, ranging from about 4,300 to 4,600 residents over the decade.
The economic trends do not show a strong correlation with the minor demographic shifts observed. The increase in the Hispanic population did not coincide with significant changes in median income, suggesting that economic factors may not have been the primary driver of these small demographic shifts.
Blue Point's median income remains above the national median, indicating it is still a relatively affluent suburban community. The area's resistance to significant demographic change contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many suburban areas over the past decade. Despite the recent income decline, the stability of the population suggests that the area remains desirable, possibly due to factors such as quality of life, school systems, or proximity to urban centers.
Blue Point represents a stable, predominantly white, affluent suburban community that has experienced only minor demographic shifts over the past decade. While there have been fluctuations in median income, these changes have not significantly altered the community's overall character or demographic composition. The area's resistance to major demographic shifts and its maintained economic status above national averages suggest a community that has maintained its essential character throughout the observed period.
