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Demographic Analysis of Simsbury Center, Connecticut: White Population and Racial 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
Simsbury Center, Connecticut, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 89% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The city's median income of $128,006 in 2022 indicates a relatively affluent area, surpassing the national median income.
Over the past decade, Simsbury Center has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population percentage has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 86% and 90% from 2013 to 2022. There has been a slight increase in Hispanic representation, growing from 4% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Asian population has remained steady at around 2-3% throughout the period. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, typically at or below 1%.
The median income in Simsbury Center has shown an overall upward trend. It increased from $115,616 in 2013 to $128,006 in 2022, representing a 10.7% increase over the decade. There was a notable peak in 2021 at $142,772 before a decrease in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 6,136 in 2013 to 6,132 in 2022.
Simsbury Center appears to be changing at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The high median income and stable white majority suggest that this area may be less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban or economically diverse regions.
Based on observed trends, Simsbury Center is likely to remain a Low Diversity, White Majority community in the near future. However, the gradual increase in Hispanic population and slight fluctuations in other minority groups suggest a potential slow transition towards Moderate Diversity over the long term.
If current trends continue, a continued gradual increase in Hispanic population, potentially reaching 10-12% in the next decade, can be expected. Slight increases in Asian and multiracial populations are also anticipated. The community is likely to maintain high median incomes, potentially attracting more diverse, affluent professionals.
These changes are unlikely to shift the community out of the Low Diversity category in the immediate future. However, they may set the stage for a transition to Moderate Diversity in the longer term, especially if economic opportunities continue to attract a more diverse population. This transition would likely occur over several decades rather than in the near future, given the current slow pace of demographic change.
