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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Zip Code 11738: A Study from 2013 to 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 11738 in Farmingville, New York, was categorized as a "White Majority" community with a growing diverse population as of 2022. The area had a median income of $119,801, above the national average, indicating an affluent suburb. The population was 19,641 in 2022, showing moderate growth over the past decade.
The area transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, whites comprised 80% of the population, decreasing to 65% by 2022. Other racial groups increased during this period. The Hispanic population grew from 12% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, contributing significantly to the area's growing diversity.
The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, while the Black population rose from 1% to 5% in the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, indicating a trend towards more complex racial identities.
The median income rose from $105,324 in 2013 to $119,801 in 2022, an increase of about 13.7% over nine years, outpacing inflation and suggesting economic prosperity. The population increased from 17,951 in 2013 to 19,641 in 2022, a growth of about 9.4%, indicating the area's attractiveness to new residents. The increasing diversity coincides with rising median incomes, suggesting that the area's economic opportunities may be attracting a more diverse population.
This zip code's trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those with strong economic indicators. The significant Hispanic population growth mirrors national trends of Hispanic population expansion in many suburban communities across the United States. The area's high median income and increasing diversity suggest it may be transitioning into what some demographers call an "ethnoburb" – a suburban area with significant ethnic diversity and economic prosperity.
Zip code 11738 in Farmingville, New York, is undergoing a demographic transition from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more moderately diverse community. This shift is occurring alongside steady economic growth, suggesting a dynamic and evolving suburban landscape that reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and economic development.
