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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11722: Transition to Hispanic Majority
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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 11722 in Central Islip, New York, is classified as a "Hispanic Majority" area with a "Majority-Minority" composition as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 60% of the total, while non-Hispanic whites account for 17%. The median household income is $81,270.
Central Islip has experienced a significant demographic shift over the past decade. In 2013, the area was characterized as having "Moderate Diversity" with a Hispanic plurality (56%). By 2022, it had transitioned to a clear "Hispanic Majority" (60%). The white population decreased from 19% to 17%, and the Black population declined from 21% to 18%.
The community has maintained its "Majority-Minority" status throughout the observed period, with minority groups consistently constituting over 75% of the population. The internal composition of this majority has shifted, with the Hispanic community gaining a larger share at the expense of other minority groups.
The median household income has shown overall growth, increasing from $80,450 in 2013 to $81,270 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $93,488 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. This general upward trend in income coincides with the increasing Hispanic majority.
The population has fluctuated over the years, with a low of 30,866 in 2019 and a high of 37,289 in 2013. A recent increase from 33,036 in 2020 to 36,418 in 2022 coincides with the solidification of the Hispanic majority.
The demographic shifts in Central Islip align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major metropolitan regions. The maintenance of a relatively high median income despite demographic changes suggests that this area may be experiencing "suburban diversity" – a phenomenon where suburbs become more racially and ethnically diverse while maintaining economic stability.
The area's transition to a Hispanic majority, while maintaining a significant Black population, reflects the changing composition of American suburbs, particularly those near large, diverse urban centers like New York City. This trend contrasts with historical patterns of suburban white flight.
The economic resilience of the area, as evidenced by the generally increasing median income, suggests that this demographic shift is not associated with economic decline. It may represent a successful integration of a growing Hispanic middle class into the suburban landscape.
Central Islip presents a case study of a suburban area transitioning from moderate diversity to a clear Hispanic majority, while maintaining economic stability. This trend reflects broader patterns of suburban diversification and the growing economic influence of the Hispanic community in American suburbs.
