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Demographic Analysis of Collinsville: A Predominantly White, Low Diversity Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Collinsville, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 10,025 and a median income of $113,081. Collinsville is a former mill village that has transformed into a New England community with historic architecture and modern amenities.
Over the past decade, Collinsville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a consistent "White Majority". The white population has remained above 88% throughout the period, with only slight fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The Asian population increased from 0% to 5% between 2013 and 2019, though it decreased to 1% by 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 2% and 5% over the decade. The Black population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Collinsville has shown an overall upward trend. In 2013, it was $98,229. It peaked at $111,835 in 2017 before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, it dipped to $100,825, likely due to the pandemic. By 2022, it recovered to a new peak of $113,081. This income growth correlates with the slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the Asian population up to 2019.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 9,800 and 10,900 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests a desirable community with limited new housing development.
Collinsville's demographic and economic trends align with patterns seen in many affluent suburban communities in the Northeast. The area is experiencing slow diversification, reflecting national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The steady increase in median income, even rebounding quickly after the 2020 dip, is consistent with the economic recovery seen in many high-income suburban areas post-pandemic. The relatively stable population suggests limited new housing development, which is common in established, affluent suburbs where zoning may restrict significant new construction.
These trends indicate that Collinsville is maintaining its character as an affluent, predominantly white suburban community, while experiencing very gradual diversification. The area's ability to maintain high incomes and quickly recover from economic shocks suggests a resilient local economy, likely supported by a well-educated workforce in professional sectors. The persistent low diversity could pose challenges for future inclusion and may limit the community's exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences.
