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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Shippan, a neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut, is characterized as a White Majority community with a median income of $99,668 as of 2022. The neighborhood exhibits Moderate Diversity, with significant representation from Hispanic and Black populations alongside the white majority. Shippan's coastal location, offering waterfront properties and views of Long Island Sound, contributes to its desirability and potentially influences its demographic and economic composition.
Over the past decade, Shippan has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population consistently representing over 50% of residents. The white population percentage has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 51% and 58% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual decline from 36% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The Black population has seen a modest increase, rising from 9% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. Asian and multiracial populations have shown slight increases, though they remain small portions of the overall demographic.
The median income in Shippan has experienced fluctuations over the decade. Peak income was observed in 2015 at $123,776. A general downward trend followed, reaching a low of $101,375 in 2019. Recent years have shown some recovery, with 2022 reporting $99,668. The period of highest income (2013-2015) coincided with a higher percentage of white residents and a lower percentage of Black residents. The increase in Black population percentage has occurred alongside a general decrease in median income. The Hispanic population decrease has not shown a clear correlation with income trends.
Shippan's median income remains well above the national median income. The demographic shifts in Shippan, particularly the increase in Black population and decrease in Hispanic population, may reflect broader trends of suburban diversification seen in many parts of the United States. The neighborhood's population has grown from 3,643 in 2010 to 4,736 in 2022, a significant increase that could be influencing both demographic and economic trends.
Shippan presents as a White Majority, Moderately Diverse community that has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade. While maintaining its overall character, the neighborhood has seen increases in Black and Asian populations, a decrease in Hispanic population, and fluctuations in median income. These changes, coupled with population growth, suggest a dynamic community potentially influenced by broader regional and national trends in suburban diversification and economic fluctuations.