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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 06877: A Study of Racial Composition in Ridgefield, Connecticut
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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 06877, corresponding to Ridgefield in Connecticut, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 83% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The area is notable for its high median income of $155,372 in 2022, indicating an affluent community.
Ridgefield has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority over the past decade. However, subtle demographic shifts are evident. The white population percentage decreased from 90% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. Hispanic and Asian populations showed modest growth, increasing from 3% and 2% in 2013 to 6% and 4% respectively in 2022. A new category of "Two or More Races" emerged, growing from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, suggesting an increasing multicultural presence.
The economic profile of Ridgefield has experienced fluctuations over the decade. Median income peaked in 2018 at $169,245 but declined to $155,372 in 2022. Despite this recent decline, the area maintains a very high median income, significantly above national averages. The population has remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 24,747 in 2013 to 24,914 in 2022.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends is not strongly evident. The slight increase in diversity has occurred alongside both increases and decreases in median income, suggesting that local economic factors may be more influential than demographic changes in determining income levels.
Ridgefield's demographic and economic trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends towards more multicultural communities, although Ridgefield is changing at a slower pace than many urban and suburban areas. The high median income and its recent decline may reflect broader economic trends affecting affluent communities. The stability of the population suggests that Ridgefield has not experienced significant in-migration or out-migration.
Ridgefield remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community with a very high median income. There are early indications of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This change is happening gradually and has not yet significantly impacted the area's economic profile. The community's evolution will be important to monitor in the coming years to determine if these trends accelerate or stabilize.
