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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11965: Predominant White Population and Racial Composition Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 11965 in Shelter Island Heights, New York, is characterized by a predominantly White population, with 94% of residents identified as White in 2022. The community exhibits low diversity. Over the past decade, the area has experienced significant economic changes, including a decrease in median income from $160,323 in 2015 to $98,783 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Shelter Island Heights has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The White population percentage decreased slightly from 99% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. Hispanic representation appeared in the 2022 data at 4%. These changes indicate the community may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards increased diversity.
The economic landscape of the area has undergone significant changes. Median income peaked in 2015 at $160,323 but declined to $98,783 in 2022, a decrease of about 38%. The population fluctuated, reaching a high of 1,452 in 2015 and dropping to a low of 760 in 2019, before settling at 986 in 2022.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends is notable. The period of highest median income (2013-2017) coincided with the least diverse racial composition. As subtle increases in diversity began to appear (particularly from 2018 onwards), there was a corresponding decline in median income. The population decline from 2015 to 2019 occurred alongside the initial stages of increasing diversity and decreasing median income.
The trend towards increasing diversity aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many communities. The substantial decrease in median income is noteworthy and may be more pronounced than national averages, potentially indicating local economic challenges or shifts in the community's composition. The area's continued low diversity stands in contrast to many urban and suburban areas that have experienced more rapid diversification over the past decade.
Shelter Island Heights remains a predominantly White, high-income area, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This transition coincides with economic changes, particularly a significant decrease in median income. These trends suggest a community in flux, potentially facing economic challenges while slowly becoming more diverse. Future years will be crucial in determining whether these trends continue or stabilize, and how they might reshape the community's socio-economic landscape.
