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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 06234 in East Brooklyn, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 8,274 and a median income of $79,556. The community has maintained a "White Majority" status from 2013 to 2022, with the white population consistently above 83%. However, there is a trend towards increasing diversity. The white population decreased from 86% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated but overall increased from 9% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
These changes suggest a "Transitional Community" status, with a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The median income in the area has fluctuated over the years. It peaked in 2015 at $82,372 but declined to $69,296 in 2018. Since 2018, there has been a steady increase, reaching $79,556 in 2022. The periods of increasing diversity appear to correlate with periods of economic growth. The rise in Asian population from 2017 to 2022 coincides with a recovery and growth in median income during the same period.
The population has grown modestly from 8,064 in 2013 to 8,274 in 2022, suggesting a stable community with slight growth, possibly attributed to the increasing diversity. The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The gradual increase in minority populations, particularly Asian and Hispanic groups, reflects similar trends seen in many parts of the United States.
The economic fluctuations, including the dip around 2018 and subsequent recovery, may reflect broader economic trends related to recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic cycles. East Brooklyn remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but it shows signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. These changes, though modest, suggest a community in transition, potentially moving towards greater diversity and economic stability in the coming years. The correlation between increasing diversity and economic growth could indicate positive outcomes from this demographic shift, though further analysis would be needed to establish causation.