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Racial Composition and Demographic Shifts in Kew Garden Hills, Queens: A Decade of Change (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
Kew Garden Hills, a neighborhood in Queens, New York, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile based on its 2022 racial composition. The neighborhood has a population of 47,041 and a median income of $73,307. Kew Garden Hills is known for its significant Jewish community, which contributes to its demographic makeup.
Over the past decade, Kew Garden Hills has maintained its status as a Moderately Diverse community, with notable shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality, with whites comprising 48% of the population. By 2022, this had shifted to a more balanced distribution, with no single group exceeding 41% of the population.
The most significant changes include a decline in the white population from 48% in 2013 to 41% in 2022, an increase in the Asian population from 22% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 16% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, and a relatively stable Black population, ranging between 9-11% throughout the decade. These shifts indicate a trend towards increased diversity, though not yet reaching the threshold for High Diversity as defined in the study.
The demographic changes in Kew Garden Hills have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general decline in median income from $70,212 to $65,881. From 2019 onwards, there has been an upward trend, with median income reaching $73,307 in 2022. A substantial spike occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $81,530, before moderating in 2022. These economic trends suggest that the increasing diversity of the neighborhood has coincided with overall economic growth, particularly in recent years.
The trends observed in Kew Garden Hills align with broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in gateway cities like New York. The increasing Asian and Hispanic populations reflect national trends of growing diversity in urban centers. The relatively stable Black population percentage is somewhat unique, as many urban areas have seen declines in their Black populations due to gentrification and other factors.
The economic resilience of Kew Garden Hills, particularly its strong recovery and growth in median income post-2018, is noteworthy. This trend outpaces the national average and suggests that the neighborhood has successfully navigated economic challenges while becoming more diverse. Kew Garden Hills presents a case study of a neighborhood transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining economic stability and growth. Its evolution reflects broader urban trends but also showcases unique characteristics that have likely contributed to its resilience and appeal as a diverse, middle-class urban community.
