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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11948: White Majority with Fluctuating Hispanic Population
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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 11948 in Laurel, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" area with low to moderate diversity as of 2022. The community has a population of 661 and a median income of $113,201, indicating an affluent suburban or rural setting.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced fluctuations in its racial composition while maintaining its "White Majority" status. In 2013, the area had "Low Diversity" with 98% of the population being white. By 2018, it shifted towards "Moderate Diversity" as the Hispanic population grew to 24%, reducing the white population to 74%.
The community showed signs of being a "Transitional Community" between 2017 and 2020, with the Hispanic population increasing from 17% to 24%. This trend reversed in 2021, with the Hispanic population dropping to 7% and the white population increasing to 92%, reverting the area back to "Low Diversity" status. As of 2022, the community has settled into a "Moderate Diversity" classification with 82% white and 17% Hispanic populations.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated significantly over the decade. It peaked in 2017 at $158,197, coinciding with the beginning of the community's transition towards greater diversity. As the Hispanic population grew between 2017 and 2020, the median income declined, reaching $113,536 in 2020. This suggests a potential association between the influx of Hispanic residents and lower-paying job opportunities or demographic changes in the workforce.
The population has decreased from 829 in 2015 to 591 in 2021, before slightly rebounding to 661 in 2022. This population decline coincided with the period of increasing diversity and decreasing median income, possibly indicating some out-migration of higher-income residents.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The median income remains significantly above the national average, suggesting that this area maintains its status as an affluent community despite the demographic changes.
In conclusion, while this zip code has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, it has maintained its status as a predominantly white, affluent area. The community has shown signs of increasing diversity, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population, but these changes have been volatile rather than following a steady trend. The economic impacts of these demographic shifts appear to be significant, with changes in median income correlating with changes in racial composition.
