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Demographic Evolution of Enterprise Neighborhood: From Hispanic Majority to Moderate Diversity
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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 Enterprise neighborhood in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to a Moderate Diversity profile between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population stands at 1,467 with a median income of $55,983 as of 2022. Enterprise's proximity to the University of Bridgeport likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
In 2013, Enterprise was categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with Hispanic residents comprising 52% and Black residents 37% of the population. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood maintained its Majority-Minority status but shifted towards a more balanced distribution between Hispanic and Black populations. In 2018, a significant shift occurred, with the Black population becoming the majority at 51%, briefly categorizing the neighborhood as "Black Majority." By 2022, the community had transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with Hispanic (40%) and Black (36%) populations forming the two largest groups, and the white population increasing to 19%.
The median income in Enterprise has demonstrated considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a significant increase from $33,448 to $59,624, coinciding with a period of relative stability in the racial composition. A sharp decline occurred in 2017-2018, dropping to $44,104, which aligned with the shift towards a Black majority in the neighborhood. Since then, the income has fluctuated, reaching a peak of $62,825 in 2021 before settling at $55,983 in 2022.
The demographic evolution of Enterprise reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The fluctuations in median income, while significant, are not uncommon in transitioning urban neighborhoods. The presence of the University of Bridgeport nearby may contribute to the neighborhood's diversity and economic volatility, as student populations can influence both demographics and local economic conditions.
The neighborhood's transition from a Hispanic majority to a more balanced diversity profile aligns with national trends of growing multiethnic urban communities. The significant presence of both Hispanic and Black populations distinguishes Enterprise from many other diversifying neighborhoods that often see an influx of white residents as the primary driver of change.
Enterprise exemplifies a dynamic urban neighborhood undergoing significant demographic and economic transitions. Its evolution from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity, coupled with fluctuating economic indicators, suggests a complex interplay of social and economic factors shaping the local community. This pattern of change is likely to continue, potentially leading to further diversification and economic adjustments in the coming years.
