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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in ZIP Code 10805: From White Plurality to Majority-Minority
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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 10805 in New Rochelle, New York, is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The area has a population of 19,119 and a median income of $82,612. No single racial group constitutes a majority, with Hispanic (37%), White (41%), Black (14%), and Asian (6%) populations representing significant portions of the community.
Over the past decade, this zip code has undergone a transition. In 2013, it was classified as having a "White Plurality" with 48% of the population. By 2022, it had evolved into a "Majority-Minority" community. This shift is primarily due to the increase in the Hispanic population, which grew from 29% in 2013 to 37% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 48% to 41% during the same period.
The community has maintained "Moderate Diversity" throughout this period, with three racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Black) consistently representing significant portions of the population. There has been a trend towards increased diversity, with the Asian population growing from 3% to 6% over the decade.
The demographic shifts have coincided with economic changes. The median income has increased from $58,100 in 2013 to $82,612 in 2022, representing a 42% increase. This economic growth has occurred alongside the increasing diversity of the community. The population has grown from 16,664 in 2013 to 19,119 in 2022, an increase of about 15%.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many suburbs across the United States have been experiencing similar demographic shifts, transitioning from predominantly white communities to more diverse, majority-minority areas.
The increase in median income in this zip code outpaces national averages, suggesting rapid economic growth. This could be due to its proximity to New York City and the changing demographics attracting new businesses and high-skilled workers.
The growing Hispanic population in this zip code reflects larger demographic trends in the United States, where the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups. The retention of a significant White population alongside growing minority populations indicates that this community has maintained diversity without experiencing wholesale demographic replacement.
Zip code 10805 in New Rochelle presents a case of economic growth alongside increasing diversity. It has transitioned from a community with a White plurality to a majority-minority area with moderate diversity, while experiencing significant income growth. These trends suggest a dynamic, evolving community that may offer insights into integration and economic development in diversifying suburban areas.
