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Sea Gate, Brooklyn: Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition from 2013 to 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
Sea Gate, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, has transitioned from a Low Diversity to a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 73% to 68%, while the Asian population increased from 7% to 19%. The Hispanic population decreased from 13% to 6%, and the Black population remained stable at around 6%. These changes indicate a gradual increase in diversity within the community.
The demographic shifts in Sea Gate correspond with economic changes. The median income rose from $66,353 in 2013 to $89,227 in 2022, with a peak of $116,581 in 2021. This increase in median income aligns with the growing Asian population. The total population grew by 24%, from 4,173 in 2013 to 5,178 in 2022, suggesting that Sea Gate has become more attractive to affluent residents, particularly within the Asian community.
Sea Gate's demographic changes reflect broader trends seen in many parts of Brooklyn and other urban areas across the United States. The increase in the Asian population is consistent with national trends of growing Asian communities in urban and suburban areas, often associated with high educational attainment and professional occupations. The rising median income in Sea Gate outpaces the overall trend in Brooklyn, where the median household income was about $66,937 in 2021.
The community's evolution from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity, while maintaining a White Majority, indicates a gradual integration process. This trend is similar to what is observed in many traditionally homogeneous suburbs across the country, where increasing diversity is often accompanied by rising property values and incomes.
Sea Gate's demographic and economic evolution over the past decade reflects a community in transition. While it remains predominantly white, the increasing Asian population and rising incomes point to a neighborhood that is becoming more diverse and affluent. These changes are likely to continue shaping the character of the community, potentially influencing local businesses, schools, and community services to adapt to a more diverse and economically robust population.
