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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Queens Zip Code 11371: 2013-2022
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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 11371 in Queens, New York, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" area with "High Diversity" as of 2022. The Asian population is the largest group at 46%, followed by Hispanic residents at 36%. No single racial group exceeds 50% of the population. The median income in 2022 was $55,434, showing a significant increase from a decade ago.
The zip code has undergone a transformation in its racial composition over the past decade. It has consistently shown signs of being a "Transitional Community," particularly with the growth of the Asian population from 23% in 2013 to 46% in 2022. The area shifted from "Moderate Diversity" in 2013 to "High Diversity" by 2022. The most notable change is the rise of the Asian population, which achieved plurality status by 2019 and maintained it through 2022.
The Hispanic population declined from 45% in 2013 to 36% in 2022, coinciding with the rise of the Asian population. Both White and Black populations decreased from 13% each in 2013 to 8% each in 2022. The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income grew from $31,698 in 2013 to $55,434 in 2022, an increase of about 75%. This growth aligns with the increasing Asian population.
The population has grown from 433 in 2013 to 600 in 2022, a 39% increase. This growth, coupled with rising incomes, suggests the area is becoming increasingly attractive to new residents, particularly within the Asian community. Despite the overall upward trend, there have been fluctuations in median income, with a peak of $61,680 in 2021 before a slight decline in 2022.
The increase in the Asian population in this zip code likely reflects broader trends of Asian immigration and internal migration to certain urban areas in the United States. The rise in median income should be considered in the context of New York City's generally high cost of living and wage levels compared to national averages. The shift towards higher diversity is consistent with trends in many urban areas across the US, particularly in gateway cities like New York that attract diverse immigrant populations.
The decline in the White population percentage aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, though the extent of the decline from 13% to 8% is more pronounced than in many other areas. This analysis reveals a zip code undergoing significant demographic and economic changes, transitioning from a predominantly Hispanic area to one with a growing Asian plurality and increasing overall diversity. These shifts correlate with rising incomes and population growth, suggesting a dynamic and evolving community within the broader context of Queens and New York City.
