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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 06831: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 06831 in Rock Ridge, Connecticut, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a median income of $175,025, which is significantly higher than national averages, indicating an affluent community. The population is 15,346, showing minor fluctuations over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Rock Ridge has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 80% for most of the decade, with only slight dips below this threshold in some years. Minor fluctuations in racial composition have occurred but not enough to alter the community's diversity categorization.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4-6% over the decade. The Black population has shown a slight increase, from nearly 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively constant, ranging from 5-7%. There has been a small but noticeable increase in the "Two or More Races" category, from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes indicate a slight trend towards increased diversity, but not substantial enough to reclassify Rock Ridge as a "Transitional Community" or shift it out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Rock Ridge has shown significant growth over the decade, increasing from $160,490 in 2013 to $175,025 in 2022, with a peak of $190,779 in 2021. This represents a 9% increase over the period, indicating a consistently affluent and economically thriving community.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 15,300 and 16,100 residents. This stability, combined with the high and increasing median income, suggests a community that is economically exclusive and potentially resistant to significant demographic changes.
Rock Ridge's demographic composition and economic status are atypical compared to national averages. The extremely high median income and the overwhelming white majority are indicative of a highly affluent, racially homogeneous enclave.
The slight increases in minority populations, particularly in the Black and "Two or More Races" categories, might reflect broader national trends towards increased diversity. However, the changes in Rock Ridge are occurring at a much slower rate than what might be observed in more diverse or rapidly changing communities across the United States.
The economic growth in this zip code also contrasts with national trends, where income inequality has been a growing concern. The consistently high and increasing median income in Rock Ridge suggests that it may be insulated from broader economic challenges faced by many other American communities.
Rock Ridge shows minor signs of increasing diversity, but remains a predominantly white, extremely affluent community with high economic stability. The slow pace of demographic change, coupled with the area's exceptional wealth, indicates that significant shifts in the community's character are unlikely in the near future without substantial external influences or policy changes.
