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Demographic Analysis of Mansfield Center, Connecticut: A Predominantly White Community with Low Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mansfield Center, Connecticut, is a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity. The 2022 racial composition data indicates 77% of the population identifies as white. The neighborhood has experienced changes in population and median income over the past decade. The population increased from 3,840 in 2019 to 4,835 in 2022. Mansfield Center is home to the University of Connecticut's main campus.
Over the past decade, Mansfield Center has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2018, the white population decreased from 83% to 76%. In 2019, the white population dropped to 73% and Hispanic representation rose to 9%. This trend reversed in 2020-2022, with the white population increasing back to 77-82%. The Asian population has remained between 7-12% throughout the decade.
The median income in Mansfield Center has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2018, there was an upward trend in median income, peaking at $78,165 in 2017. In 2019, median income fell to $54,829. Since then, income levels have fluctuated, reaching $70,648 in 2021 before dropping to $55,610 in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes.
The University of Connecticut likely influences Mansfield Center's demographics and economy. The fluctuations in population and income could be influenced by student populations and university-related economic activities. Mansfield Center's racial composition is less diverse than many urban areas but consistent with some New England college towns.
The economic volatility observed, particularly the sharp drops in median income in 2019 and 2022, may be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted college towns across the United States. The recovery and subsequent decline in income mirror patterns seen in many university-dependent communities navigating post-pandemic challenges.
Mansfield Center maintains its status as a White Majority, Low Diversity community, but has experienced subtle shifts in diversity and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade. These changes, likely influenced by its identity as a college town, reflect the interplay between demographic composition, economic conditions, and external factors such as the presence of a major university and global events like the pandemic.
