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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 10941: 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
Zip code 10941 in Scotchtown, New York, transitioned from a "White Majority" area to a "Moderate Diversity" community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 48% of the total, with significant Hispanic (23%) and Black (17%) populations. The median income in 2022 was $84,118, indicating a relatively affluent area.
Over the past decade, Scotchtown has undergone a notable demographic shift. In 2013, the white population comprised 55% of the total, qualifying it as a "White Majority" area. By 2019, this shifted to a "Majority-Minority" situation with the white population decreasing to 48% and remaining stable through 2022. The Hispanic and Black populations have shown steady growth, with the Hispanic population maintaining 23% from 2013 to 2022, and the Black population increasing from 14% in 2013 to 17% in 2022.
The Asian population has shown significant proportional growth from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The emergence of a notable "Two or More Races" category (5% in 2022) further underscores the area's increasing diversity. The median income has shown overall growth, rising from $76,508 in 2013 to $84,118 in 2022, with fluctuations in between, including a significant spike to $96,491 in 2021.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 13,200 and 14,300 residents. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, may indicate that the area is attracting a diverse range of middle to upper-middle-class residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Scotchtown align with broader national trends of increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The transition from a white majority to a more diverse community reflects patterns seen in many parts of the United States, especially in regions near major metropolitan areas like New York City.
The area's median income, which is above the national average, suggests that Scotchtown is an economically competitive region that's attracting a diverse, affluent population. This could be indicative of broader regional economic strength and possibly the influence of proximity to larger urban centers.
The stable population figures, coupled with increasing diversity and rising incomes, may suggest that Scotchtown is experiencing a gradual demographic transition rather than rapid gentrification or displacement. This pattern of change could be seen as a model for sustainable community diversification, where economic growth accompanies increased racial and ethnic diversity.
Scotchtown presents a case of a "Transitional Community," evolving from a predominantly white area to one of moderate diversity over the past decade. This transition has occurred alongside general economic growth, suggesting a harmonious integration of diverse populations into a prosperous community setting.
