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Demographic Transition in Hamilton Beach: From White to Hispanic Majority (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
Hamilton Beach, a small neighborhood in Queens, New York, has experienced a significant demographic shift from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a White Majority to a Hispanic Majority community while maintaining a high median income. This study examines the demographic and economic trends in Hamilton Beach over the past decade.
In 2013, Hamilton Beach was categorized as a White Majority community, with 77% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, it had shifted to a Hispanic Majority, with 60% of the population identifying as Hispanic. This transition occurred gradually, with the neighborhood passing through stages of declining White Majority, Moderate Diversity, and a Transitional period before becoming Hispanic Majority.
The median income in Hamilton Beach has remained relatively stable despite the demographic changes. In 2013, the median income was $103,785, and in 2022 it was $103,413. However, there were fluctuations during this period, with a notable drop to around $85,000-$87,000 in 2015-2016, followed by a recovery to the low $90,000s in 2017-2019, and a return to over $100,000 in 2020-2022.
The population of Hamilton Beach has shown modest growth, increasing from 1,120 in 2013 to 1,065 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This growth, combined with the maintained high incomes, suggests that Hamilton Beach has remained an attractive neighborhood throughout its demographic transition.
The demographic shift in Hamilton Beach reflects broader trends in Queens and New York City, where Hispanic populations have been growing. However, the maintained high median income distinguishes Hamilton Beach from some other areas experiencing similar demographic changes. The rapid transition from a White Majority to a Hispanic Majority in less than a decade is more dramatic than typical neighborhood changes in New York City.
The stability of high incomes throughout this transition suggests that Hamilton Beach may be attracting middle to upper-middle class Hispanic residents. This trend differs from historical patterns where demographic shifts often corresponded with changes in neighborhood socioeconomic status. Hamilton Beach presents a unique case of rapid demographic transition coupled with economic stability, offering potential insights into urban demographics and economics.
