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Demographic Changes in East Rock: White Majority with Growing Hispanic Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Rock, a neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut, represents a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 57% of residents, while Hispanic residents comprise 24%. The neighborhood's median income is $71,099 in 2022. East Rock is located near Yale University and features East Rock Park.
Over the past decade, East Rock has transitioned from a Low Diversity area to a White Majority area with Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 10% in 2013 to 24% in 2022, while the white population decreased from 67% to 57%. The neighborhood exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community, with consistent growth in the Hispanic population and a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races. Asian and Black populations have remained relatively stable.
The demographic shifts in East Rock correlate with changes in median income. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income around 2014-2015 ($82,064 and $81,685 respectively) when the white population was above 65%. As diversity increased, there was a gradual decline in median income, reaching $68,415 in 2019. A slight recovery occurred, with the 2022 median income at $71,099. The population grew from 10,506 in 2013 to 11,725 in 2022.
The demographic changes in East Rock reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Hispanic populations in U.S. cities. East Rock's transition appears more gradual compared to some rapidly changing urban neighborhoods, maintaining a relatively high median income throughout the process.
The neighborhood's ability to maintain a median income above $70,000 while becoming more diverse suggests economic resilience. This may be attributed to its proximity to Yale University, which may continue to attract high-earning professionals despite demographic shifts.
East Rock exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while maintaining its economic appeal. The gradual nature of this change and the neighborhood's ability to maintain relatively high median incomes suggest a managed integration process.
