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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 06812: Racial Composition and Income Trends
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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 06812 in Ball Pond, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 80% white with a median income of $115,226. The area has experienced subtle demographic changes over the past decade.
The white population in Ball Pond decreased from 90% in 2013 to 80% in 2022, indicating a gradual diversification trend. The Hispanic population increased from 7% to 11%, and the "Two or More Races" category grew from 1% to 6% during this period. These changes suggest a potential evolution towards a "Transitional Community."
The median income in Ball Pond has shown an overall upward trend, despite some fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $117,676, and it reached $115,226 by 2022, with a peak of $138,156 in 2021. The maintenance of high income levels alongside increasing diversity suggests that incoming minority populations likely have similar socioeconomic status to existing residents.
The population of Ball Pond has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 14,006 in 2013 to 13,591 in 2022. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and maintained high incomes, indicates a gradual demographic shift rather than rapid change.
Ball Pond's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations reflects national demographic shifts. However, the area's median income of over $115,000 in 2022 likely places it well above national and state averages for Connecticut.
The community's gradual diversification, coupled with maintained high income levels, may indicate a trend of "suburban diversity" observed in other affluent areas across the country. This trend often involves educated, high-income minorities moving into traditionally white, affluent suburbs, leading to increased diversity without significant changes in the area's overall socioeconomic character.
Ball Pond remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but shows signs of evolving into a more diverse community. This gradual shift, occurring without disruption to the area's economic status, suggests a carefully managed integration that may continue to reshape the community's demographic landscape in the coming years.
