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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11961: White Majority and Racial Composition
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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 11961 in Ridge, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 85% of the population identifying as white. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, though there have been subtle shifts in demographic composition and economic indicators.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Ridge has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. Minor fluctuations within this category include the white population reaching its lowest point of 78% in 2018-2020, a gradual increase in the Hispanic population from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2020 before settling at 8% in 2022, a modest increase in the Black population from 5% in 2013 to 8% in 2019-2020 before declining to 4% in 2022, and the Asian population remaining relatively stable between 2-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Ridge has shown an overall upward trend, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline in median income from $83,323 to $76,922. From 2016 onwards, there has been a general upward trend, reaching a peak of $94,356 in 2021. The most recent data for 2022 shows a slight decline to $89,698, but this is still significantly higher than the 2013 figure.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 11,700 and 12,400 residents. This stability in population, combined with the increasing median income, suggests a gradually improving economic situation for the existing residents rather than significant demographic turnover.
The trend of increasing median income in Ridge aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. The subtle shifts towards increased diversity, even if temporary, reflect wider national trends of growing diversity in suburban and rural areas, although Ridge's changes are less pronounced than in many other communities. The recent reversal towards less diversity (2020-2022) could be related to broader national trends influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw some urban-to-suburban migration patterns.
Ridge remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority. There have been subtle demographic shifts and more notable economic improvements over the past decade. These changes suggest a community that is slowly evolving in response to broader socio-economic trends, balancing tradition with gradual change.
