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Demographic Transition in Brooklyn's 11224 Zip Code: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity (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
The 11224 zip code in Brooklyn, New York, exhibited a shift from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the area had a population of 49,927 and a median income of $45,061. The racial composition in 2022 consisted of 49% White, 19% Black, 19% Hispanic, and 9% Asian residents, with no single group holding a clear majority.
This demographic transition is evidenced by the decrease in the White population from 53% in 2013 to 49% in 2022. Concurrently, the Hispanic population increased from 14% to 19%, and the Asian population grew from 7% to 9%. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 19-23% throughout the decade. These changes align with broader trends of increasing diversity observed in many urban areas across the United States.
The demographic shifts coincided with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income in this zip code increased from $36,376 to $45,061, representing a growth of approximately 24%. This economic improvement occurred alongside the area's transition to greater diversity, suggesting a potential correlation between increased diversity and economic growth.
The income growth pattern was not linear. A significant decrease in median income occurred from 2013 to 2014, dropping from $36,376 to $32,094. This was followed by a steady increase until 2021, with a slight decrease in 2022. These fluctuations may reflect broader economic trends or local economic factors specific to this area of Brooklyn.
Population trends in the zip code showed a decline from 2010 to 2013, followed by gradual growth, with a notable increase in 2021. This population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising median incomes, suggests that the area may be becoming more attractive to a wider range of residents.
The demographic changes observed in this Brooklyn zip code are consistent with trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. Many cities have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade, often driven by immigration and the movement of younger, more diverse populations into urban centers.
The economic growth in this area, while significant, may still be lower compared to other parts of New York City or similar urban areas. However, the steady increase in median income, coupled with increasing diversity, suggests that this zip code may be undergoing a period of urban renewal or gentrification, a process observed in many parts of Brooklyn over the past two decades.
The transformation of the 11224 zip code in Brooklyn from a White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade, accompanied by overall economic growth, indicates a dynamic and evolving urban landscape. Continued monitoring of these demographic and economic trends will be important to understand their impact on local communities, housing affordability, and the overall character of the neighborhood.
