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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 01506: Persistent White Majority in Brookfield, Massachusetts
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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 01506 in Brookfield, Massachusetts, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 3,458 and a median income of $89,422. The zip code has maintained a predominantly white population throughout the analyzed period, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Brookfield has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category with a strong "White Majority." The white population has comprised over 90% of the total population, with only minor fluctuations. There was a slight decrease to 91% in 2016 and 2018, but it quickly returned to 94-96% in subsequent years. This stability in racial composition indicates a community that has experienced little demographic change over the past decade.
Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, with slight increases in diversity towards the end of the period. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2019 to 2% in 2022, while the "Other" category increased from 0% to 3% between 2019 and 2022. Despite these small changes, they have not been significant enough to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Brookfield has shown a generally upward trend over the decade, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2021, there was a substantial increase from $66,738 to $102,315, representing a growth of over 53%. However, there was a notable decrease to $89,422 in 2022, which still represents an overall increase from the beginning of the decade.
This economic growth does not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area. Despite the rising incomes, which might typically attract a more diverse population in some areas, Brookfield has maintained its homogeneous racial makeup.
The population has remained relatively stable, growing only slightly from 3,404 in 2013 to 3,458 in 2022, an increase of less than 2%. This minimal population growth, coupled with rising incomes and stable racial composition, suggests a community that may be experiencing economic improvements without significant demographic changes.
Brookfield's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. Many communities across the country have been experiencing shifts towards becoming "Transitional Communities" or moving into "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" categories. Brookfield's resistance to this trend could be due to various factors such as its relatively small size, possibly limited housing development, or its specific geographic or economic characteristics.
The substantial income growth observed in Brookfield aligns with broader economic trends of recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. However, the sharp decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022 might reflect the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent inflation, which affected many communities nationwide.
Brookfield presents a case of economic growth without significant demographic change, maintaining its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority" throughout the analyzed period. This stability in racial composition, coupled with generally rising incomes, indicates a community that has experienced economic improvements while maintaining its traditional demographic makeup.
