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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Huntington Station, New York, experienced demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the community is classified as a "White Majority" area, with the white population comprising 51% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $99,482, indicating an affluent community despite a slight decrease from the previous year.
The community transitioned from a more pronounced "White Majority" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. In 2013, the white population constituted 52% of the total, with Hispanic residents at 36%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 51% and the Hispanic population increased to 32%. Other minority groups also grew, with the Asian population doubling from 1% to 2%, and those identifying as two or more races or "other" increasing to 2% and 4% respectively.
The demographic shifts occurred alongside an upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $88,380 to $99,482, an increase of about 12.6%. The peak median income of $105,409 was recorded in 2021, coinciding with one of the most diverse years in the dataset.
Population figures remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations. The population grew from 33,274 in 2013 to 34,626 in 2022, a modest increase of about 4%. This stability, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, may indicate a community attracting various new residents while maintaining economic strength.
The trends observed in Huntington Station align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. Many suburbs have been experiencing increasing diversity and rising incomes, particularly those near major metropolitan areas.
Based on observed trends, Huntington Station will likely continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. If current trends persist, the community may transition from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" status within the next decade. The Hispanic population may continue to grow, potentially becoming the largest single group, though likely not a majority.
Economically, the area seems poised for continued prosperity, with median incomes likely to maintain their upward trend, barring significant economic disruptions. This economic stability, coupled with increasing diversity, may position Huntington Station as an attractive destination for a wide range of residents, potentially accelerating the diversification process.
Huntington Station appears to be on a path towards becoming a more diverse, economically stable community. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and could present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and local governance in the coming years.