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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 11742 (Holtsville, New York) is classified as a "White Majority" area with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 71% of the total, with Hispanic (16%), Black (7%), and Asian (4%) populations representing significant minority groups. The area has a median income of $119,380, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Holtsville has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to a "Moderate Diversity" community over the past decade. In 2013, the white population constituted 80% of the total, meeting the criteria for "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 71%, while other racial groups increased their representation.
The Hispanic population increased from 12% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The Black population grew from 4% to 7%, and the Asian population doubled from 2% to 4%. This trend indicates a steady diversification of the community, though it remains predominantly white.
The area could be classified as a "Transitional Community" due to the consistent increase in minority populations over the past decade. If this trend continues, Holtsville may transition from a "White Majority" to a "White Plurality" or "Majority-Minority" community in the future.
The demographic shifts in Holtsville have occurred alongside an increase in median income. The median income grew from $104,416 in 2013 to $119,380 in 2022, representing a 14.3% increase over nine years. This trend suggests that the area has remained economically prosperous while becoming more diverse.
The population has remained relatively stable over this period, with only minor fluctuations. The 2022 population of 13,809 is close to the 2013 figure of 14,006, indicating that the demographic changes are likely due to a combination of natural population change and migration rather than significant overall growth or decline.
The trends observed in Holtsville align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many affluent suburbs across the United States have experienced similar demographic shifts, with growing minority populations and a decreasing percentage of white residents.
The area's consistently high median income, well above the national average, suggests that it has maintained its economic status while becoming more diverse. This could indicate that the demographic changes are driven by upwardly mobile minority families moving into the area, rather than economic shifts pushing out existing residents.
Holtsville represents a gradually diversifying, affluent suburban community. While it remains a "White Majority" area, the consistent increase in minority populations over the past decade suggests a continuing trend towards greater diversity. This demographic evolution, coupled with rising median incomes, indicates a community undergoing subtle but significant changes while maintaining its economic prosperity.