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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 06389: A Study of Racial Composition from 2010 to 2022
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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 06389 in Norwich, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population in this zip code is 77% white, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The total population is 251 people with a median income of $93,786 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, the zip code has maintained its "White Majority" status, but subtle shifts in racial composition have occurred. The white population percentage has decreased from 80% in 2020 to 77% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 5% in 2020 to 11% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in 2017 and grew to 7% by 2022. Hispanic representation has fluctuated between 2% and 9%, while Black representation has been minimal at 1% since 2021.
The median income in this zip code has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a downward trend from $86,341 to $70,238. A significant upturn began in 2019, reaching $124,092 in 2021, before decreasing to $93,786 in 2022. The population has grown steadily from 150 in 2010 to 251 in 2022.
The area's persistent "White Majority" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The recent increases in median income may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual increase in Asian population and the emergence of a multiracial category align with national trends of growing Asian-American communities and increasing recognition of multiracial identities.
In conclusion, while this zip code remains categorized as "Low Diversity" with a strong "White Majority," subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. These demographic changes, coupled with significant economic fluctuations, suggest that the area may be in the early stages of transitioning towards a more diverse community. However, this transition is occurring slowly and has not yet resulted in a fundamental shift in the area's demographic categorization.
