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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 06390: From White Homogeneity to Emerging 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
Zip code 06390 in Fishers Island, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a population of 53 people and a median income of $44,999. This analysis examines the demographic changes in this community over the past decade.
In 2013-2014, the area was characterized by extreme "Low Diversity" with a 100% white population. Over the past decade, there has been a gradual shift towards increased diversity, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status. From 2017 onwards, a Hispanic population emerged, starting at 1% and growing to 17% by 2022. Similarly, a Pacific Islander population appeared in 2020 at 5% and increased to 15% by 2022.
The white population has steadily decreased from 100% in 2014 to 62% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more diverse community. If current trends continue, the community could transition to "Moderate Diversity" in the near future, with white, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander populations each representing significant portions of the community.
The median income shows significant volatility, dropping from $200,000 in 2016 to $47,499 in 2018, and further to $42,999 in 2019. It has since stabilized around $45,000. There is a stark population decline from 339 in 2015 to 53 in 2022, which could indicate significant out-migration or demographic shifts. The increase in racial diversity coincides with the decrease in median income and population. This could suggest that the area is experiencing economic challenges that are changing its demographic makeup.
The shift from a high-income, homogeneous community to a lower-income, more diverse one in such a short time frame is unusual. This could be indicative of broader changes in the local economy, possibly related to changes in industry or employment opportunities in the area.
Zip code 06390 in Fishers Island, New York, has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. It has transitioned from a highly homogeneous, high-income community to a more diverse, lower-income area, while experiencing a dramatic population decline. These changes suggest a community in transition, potentially facing economic challenges that are reshaping its demographic landscape. Future years will reveal whether these trends continue or if the community stabilizes in its new demographic and economic profile.
