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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Elm Park, Staten Island
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Elm Park, a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the community has a population of 4,136 and a median income of $71,949. Elm Park is one of the oldest communities on Staten Island, with roots dating back to the 17th century.
Over the past decade, Elm Park has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic plurality, with 36% of the population identifying as Hispanic. This trend continued through 2016, where the Hispanic population reached 46%. From 2017 onwards, the community began transitioning towards a more diverse composition.
By 2022, while still maintaining a Hispanic plurality (38%), the neighborhood has evolved into a Moderate Diversity category. The Asian population has grown from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, while the Black population has remained relatively stable around 28-30%. The White population, after declining to 18% in 2015, has rebounded to 23% in 2022.
The demographic changes in Elm Park have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $64,002 to $71,949. This growth has not been linear. There were notable dips in 2014 and 2016, coinciding with periods of higher Hispanic representation.
The most substantial income growth occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income increasing from $70,521 to $77,375. This period also saw a significant increase in the Asian population and a decrease in the Hispanic population, suggesting a possible correlation between these demographic shifts and economic changes.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, with a slight overall decline from 4,538 in 2010 to 4,136 in 2022. This stability in population, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, might indicate a gradual gentrification process or changing economic opportunities in the area.
The demographic shifts observed in Elm Park align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in Asian and Hispanic populations, reflects national patterns of changing immigration and internal migration.
The economic trajectory of Elm Park, with its overall upward trend in median income, is somewhat more positive than many similar urban neighborhoods nationwide, which have often struggled with income stagnation. However, the fluctuations in income levels suggest that the community may be sensitive to broader economic trends and demographic shifts.
Elm Park presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition, moving from a community with a strong Hispanic plurality towards a more diverse demographic composition. This shift, coupled with generally improving economic indicators, suggests a neighborhood undergoing significant socio-economic changes that may continue to reshape its character in the coming years.
