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North Corona: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood with Subtle Demographic Shifts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Corona, a neighborhood in Queens, New York, is a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $62,358 as of 2022. The area has a population density of approximately 79,219 people per square mile. North Corona is known for its Latin American culture, particularly its Colombian and Ecuadorian communities.
Over the past decade, North Corona has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community, with the Hispanic population comprising over 75% of residents. This categorizes the neighborhood as Low Diversity. The Asian population has increased from 7% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The Black population has remained between 4-6%. The White population has decreased slightly from 4% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in North Corona has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $57,094 in 2013 to $62,358 in 2022, an increase of about 9.2% over the decade. There was a dip in median income between 2013 and 2014, dropping from $57,094 to $54,574. A significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $61,792 to $68,108, followed by a decrease to $62,358 in 2022.
These economic fluctuations coincide with subtle demographic shifts. The increase in median income broadly correlates with the growing Asian population. However, the Hispanic majority has remained stable despite these economic changes, indicating strong cultural ties and community cohesion.
North Corona's demographic stability as a Hispanic Majority area contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas, which have often seen more rapid diversification. The neighborhood's gradual income growth generally aligns with national trends, but the significant jump in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022 may reflect localized economic factors or pandemic-related fluctuations.
The high population density of North Corona is noteworthy even for New York City standards, underscoring the neighborhood's urban character and the potential pressures on housing and local services.
North Corona remains a Hispanic Majority, Low Diversity community. Subtle shifts in its Asian population and fluctuating economic indicators suggest a neighborhood in slow transition. The challenge for local policymakers and community leaders will be to manage this gradual change while preserving the strong cultural identity that defines North Corona.
