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Demographic Analysis of Frog Hollow: A Hispanic Majority 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
Frog Hollow, a neighborhood in Hartford, Connecticut, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as a "Hispanic Majority" community. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population was 8,657, with Hispanic residents constituting 74% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $34,545. Frog Hollow is notable for its historic architecture, particularly its Victorian-era buildings.
Over the past decade, Frog Hollow has maintained its status as a "Hispanic Majority" community. The Hispanic population represented 72% of residents in 2013, increasing to 74% by 2022. The Black population has fluctuated between 15% and 22%, while the White population has remained between 7% and 11%. The Asian population has consistently represented 2-3% of the community.
The median income in Frog Hollow has shown an upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $20,661 in 2013 to $34,545 in 2022, representing a 67% increase over nine years. There was a slight decrease from the peak of $38,600 in 2021 to the 2022 figure. The population has remained relatively stable, peaking at 9,422 in 2015 and settling to 8,657 in 2022, slightly higher than the 2013 figure of 9,151.
The economic improvements have not led to significant demographic shifts, suggesting that the Hispanic community in Frog Hollow has benefited from economic growth while maintaining its cultural majority. This persistence aligns with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where ethnic enclaves have remained stable despite economic changes.
The gradual increase in median income, while positive, still places Frog Hollow below the median household income for Connecticut, which was approximately $83,000 in 2021. The stability of the Hispanic population in Frog Hollow contrasts with national trends that show increasing dispersion of Hispanic populations into suburban areas.
The neighborhood's relatively low median income, despite improvements, indicates ongoing socioeconomic challenges common to many urban areas with high minority populations. However, the consistent increase in median income over the years suggests a gradual economic improvement that may be positively impacting the quality of life for residents while preserving the community's cultural character.
