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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 06469: A Study of Racial Composition in Moodus, Connecticut
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 06469 in Moodus, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this category. The area has a population of 2,802 and a median income of $100,723, indicating a relatively affluent suburban or rural community.
Over the past decade, Moodus has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. From 2013 to 2018, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 96% to 86%. However, from 2019 to 2022, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing to 97%. The Hispanic population showed a small increase from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2018, before declining to 1% by 2022. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout the decade.
The median income in Moodus has fluctuated over the past decade. There was a downward trend from 2013 ($87,362) to 2017 ($72,219), coinciding with the period of slightly increasing diversity. From 2018 onwards, there has been a significant upward trend in median income, reaching $105,280 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $100,723 in 2022. This period aligns with the return to higher levels of white population percentage.
The population has decreased overall from 2,956 in 2013 to 2,802 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This suggests a slight out-migration trend, possibly related to economic factors or changing community dynamics.
The demographic makeup of Moodus is less diverse than many urban and suburban areas in the United States, which have been trending towards increased diversity over the past decade. The median income in Moodus is higher than the national median household income, indicating a relatively affluent community. The slight population decrease goes against the trend of population growth seen in many suburban areas.
Moodus represents a stable, affluent, and predominantly white community that has resisted broader national trends towards increased diversity. The economic prosperity of the area, as evidenced by rising median incomes in recent years, appears to correlate with a reinforcement of its existing demographic composition. This suggests a community that may be attractive to high-income earners seeking a homogeneous suburban or rural environment, potentially at the expense of greater racial and cultural diversity.
