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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Zip Code 11937: A Study of White Majority and Hispanic Growth
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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 11937 in Northwest Harbor, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" area with moderate diversity as of 2022. The population comprises 58% white and 34% Hispanic residents. The median income is $108,433, indicating an affluent community.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to its current "White Majority" status. In 2013, the white population was 66% and the Hispanic population was 24%. By 2022, the white percentage decreased to 58%, while the Hispanic population increased to 34%. This shift suggests a trend towards a "Transitional Community," with consistent growth in the Hispanic population.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $103,224 in 2013 to $143,293 in 2021, before decreasing to $108,433 in 2022. The population has grown from 15,769 in 2013 to 21,049 in 2022, a 33.5% increase.
The demographic shifts in this zip code align with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and exurban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects similar patterns observed in many parts of the United States over the past decade.
The median income remains above the national average, suggesting that Northwest Harbor continues to be an affluent area despite demographic changes. This may indicate that the area is attracting diverse, high-income professionals or that long-term residents are benefiting from overall economic growth.
The population growth in this zip code (33.5% over a decade) is higher than the national average, which is typically around 7-8% per decade. This rapid growth may impact local infrastructure and housing markets, potentially influencing both demographic composition and economic indicators.
Northwest Harbor (zip code 11937) represents a "Transitional Community" moving towards greater diversity while maintaining economic prosperity. The interaction between demographic shifts and economic fluctuations presents opportunities and challenges for community development in the future.
