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Demographic Analysis of Lake Pocotopaug: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Gradual Racial 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
Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood, with a predominant White population of 81% as of 2022. The area has experienced minor demographic shifts over the past decade, maintaining its status as a primarily White community. Economically, the neighborhood has seen fluctuations in median income, with the most recent figure at $87,407 in 2022, down from its peak of $116,068 in 2014. Lake Pocotopaug is characterized by its lakeside setting, which likely influences its demographics and economic characteristics.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Lake Pocotopaug has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the White population remaining above 75% throughout. The White population has seen a gradual decrease from 89% in 2013 to 81% in 2022, indicating a slow trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 6% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, suggesting a potential "Transitional Community" aspect. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4-8% over the decade. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, generally below 3% each.
The median income in Lake Pocotopaug has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. It peaked in 2014 at $116,068 but has since experienced an overall downward trend. The most recent figure of $87,407 in 2022 represents a significant decrease from the peak, though it's an increase from the previous year's $100,326. The population has grown slightly from 5,722 in 2013 to 5,958 in 2022, suggesting a stable or mildly attractive residential area.
The gradual increase in diversity seems to correlate with the overall decrease in median income. This could suggest that the neighborhood is becoming more accessible to a wider range of socio-economic groups, potentially due to changes in housing costs or local economic conditions.
The trend of increasing diversity, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The median income, despite its decrease, remains relatively high compared to the national median (which was around $70,000 in 2021), indicating that Lake Pocotopaug is still a relatively affluent area. The stability of the population suggests that the neighborhood remains desirable, despite economic fluctuations.
Lake Pocotopaug presents a case of a primarily White, affluent community experiencing gradual diversification and economic shifts. While it remains in the "Low Diversity" category, the increasing Hispanic population and subtle changes in other demographics hint at a slow transition. The economic volatility, particularly the overall downward trend in median income, may be both a cause and effect of these demographic shifts, potentially making the area more accessible to a wider range of residents. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity and economic recalibration in suburban and exurban communities.
