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Demographic Transition in Lake Mohegan: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Mohegan, a neighborhood in New York, demonstrates characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 61% of the total, with Hispanic (24%) and Black (10%) populations representing significant minorities. The area has a median income of $119,345, indicating an affluent suburban community. Lake Mohegan is known for its namesake lake, which offers recreational activities.
Over the past decade, Lake Mohegan has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was in the White Majority category with 70% white population. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 61%, while other racial groups, particularly Hispanic and Black populations, increased their representation. The Hispanic population grew from 22% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. The Black population saw more significant growth, rising from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
The Asian population has also shown consistent growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. This further contributes to the area's increasing diversity. The demographic shifts in Lake Mohegan have occurred alongside substantial economic growth. The median income rose from $102,842 in 2013 to $119,345 in 2022, an increase of about 16%. This growth suggests that the increasing diversity has not come at the expense of economic prosperity. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $131,208, coinciding with a peak in the white population percentage at 67%.
The population has remained relatively stable over this period, decreasing slightly from 13,087 in 2013 to 12,578 in 2022. This stability, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, might indicate a gradual turnover of residents rather than a large influx of new populations.
The trends observed in Lake Mohegan align with broader patterns seen in many affluent suburban areas across the United States. Many such communities have experienced increasing racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade, particularly in areas close to major metropolitan centers. The growth in median income in Lake Mohegan outpaces the national average, which saw an increase of about 10% over a similar period. This suggests that Lake Mohegan remains an attractive area for high-income earners, even as it becomes more diverse.
The stability in population size, despite increasing diversity and rising incomes, may indicate limited housing expansion in the area. With 2.86 square miles of land and an estimated 4,819 housing units as of 2022, Lake Mohegan appears to be a relatively dense suburban community with limited room for new development.
Lake Mohegan presents a case of gradual diversification in an affluent suburban setting. The community has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining its economic prosperity. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major cities. The challenge for Lake Mohegan moving forward will be to continue fostering inclusivity and maintaining its high quality of life as it becomes an increasingly diverse community.
