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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in East New York, Brooklyn
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East New York, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, exhibits a Black Majority demographic composition with significant Hispanic representation, categorizing it as a Majority-Minority community. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 202,603 and a median income of $46,873. East New York is known for its cultural diversity and has been an important hub for African American and Caribbean communities in Brooklyn.
Over the past decade, East New York has maintained its status as a Black Majority community, with the Black population representing over 50% of residents. There has been a slight decline in the Black population percentage, from 55% in 2013 to 53% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at around 35-36% of the total population. The neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity, with growth in Asian and multi-racial populations. The Asian population increased from 3% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, while those identifying as two or more races grew from less than 1% to 3% over the same period.
The median income in East New York has shown growth over the past decade, rising from $35,686 in 2013 to $46,873 in 2022, representing a 31% increase. The population has grown steadily, from 179,648 in 2013 to 202,603 in 2022, a 12.8% increase. This population growth, combined with rising incomes, suggests an influx of new residents and possibly gentrification pressures, which may be contributing to the gradual demographic changes.
The demographic and economic trends in East New York reflect broader patterns observed in many urban neighborhoods across the United States. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Asian and multi-racial populations, aligns with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in metropolitan areas.
The income growth in East New York outpaces the national average for the same period, which saw median household incomes rise by approximately 15-20% between 2013 and 2022. This above-average income growth could be indicative of broader economic development efforts in Brooklyn or the spillover effects of gentrification from neighboring areas.
Despite these economic trends, East New York's median income remains below the overall median for New York City, highlighting ongoing economic challenges and disparities within the broader urban context.
East New York maintains its character as a Majority-Minority community with a strong Black Majority, but shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. The neighborhood's economic improvements, coupled with demographic shifts, suggest a community in flux, potentially moving towards a more diverse and economically robust future while facing the challenges of maintaining affordability and cultural identity in a changing urban landscape.
