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Demographic Analysis of Newfield: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Newfield, a neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 79% of the neighborhood. The median income in Newfield was $174,410 in 2022, indicating its affluent status. Newfield is characterized by a combination of residential areas and commercial spaces, including the Newfield Shopping Center.
Over the past decade, Newfield has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with gradual shifts towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with 89% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, the white population decreased to 79%, signaling a slow trend towards greater racial diversity.
The most significant changes in Newfield's demographic composition from 2013 to 2022 include an increase in the Asian population from 2% to 7%, growth in the Hispanic population from 6% to 8%, a slight increase in the Black population from 0% to 2%, and the emergence of a small multiracial population, reaching 4% by 2022. These changes suggest a gradual transition towards Moderate Diversity if current trends persist.
Newfield's economic status has remained consistently high throughout the observed period. The median income increased from $163,889 in 2013 to $174,410 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The peak median income of $178,449 was recorded in 2018, coinciding with a period of increased racial diversity.
The gradual increase in diversity appears to correlate positively with economic prosperity in the area. This may indicate that the neighborhood is attracting diverse high-income professionals, possibly due to its proximity to corporate headquarters and financial institutions in Stamford.
Population trends show a slight decline from 5,991 in 2013 to 5,295 in 2022. This decrease, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, may indicate a shift in housing patterns, possibly towards larger, more expensive homes or luxury apartments attracting smaller, more affluent families from diverse backgrounds.
Newfield's demographic shifts align with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas, albeit at a slower pace. The neighborhood's high median income, more than double the national median household income, positions Newfield as an outlier in terms of affluence.
In conclusion, while Newfield remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, it shows signs of a slow but steady transition towards greater diversity. This gradual change, coupled with consistently high incomes, suggests a carefully balanced evolution of the community's demographic makeup, likely influenced by its economic status and desirable location within Stamford.
