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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 01095: White Majority and Emerging 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
Zip code 01095 in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a median income of $112,390, indicating an affluent suburban environment. The population in 2022 was 14,603, showing stability over the past decade while experiencing economic growth.
From 2013 to 2022, Wilbraham maintained its "White Majority" status. The white population decreased from 93% to 87%. The Hispanic population increased from 3% to 6%. The Black population rose from 2% to 4%, and the Asian population from 1% to 2%. A "Two or More Races" category emerged, reaching 2%. Despite these changes, the community remains in the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population exceeding 75% of the total.
The economic trends in Wilbraham have been positive. Median income increased from $105,873 in 2013 to $112,390 in 2022, a 6.2% rise over the decade. A peak in median income occurred in 2021 at $125,078, followed by a decrease in 2022. The area has maintained its affluent status throughout the period.
The gradual increase in diversity coincided with an upward trend in median income, suggesting the area's economic prosperity may be attracting a more diverse population. The stability of the white majority alongside rising incomes indicates the area's continued attractiveness to higher-income households across racial groups. The increase in the Hispanic population correlates with periods of highest median income growth.
The median income in Wilbraham is higher than the national median of $70,784 in 2021, indicating a particularly affluent area. The slow pace of diversification in Wilbraham contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The stability of the population size over the decade, coupled with rising incomes, suggests Wilbraham may be a mature, established suburb with limited new development but increasing property values.
Wilbraham remains a predominantly white, affluent community with subtle signs of increasing diversity. The area's economic prosperity appears to be a key factor in maintaining its current demographic makeup and gradually attracting a more diverse population. If current trends continue, this community may transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" in the coming years.
