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Demographic Evolution of Tariffville: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tariffville, Connecticut, experienced a demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood shifted from a low diversity classification to a moderate diversity status. As of 2022, Tariffville had a white majority population of 65%. The median income in 2022 was $99,177, indicating an affluent community. Tariffville has historical significance as one of the first carpet manufacturing centers in the United States.
From 2013 to 2022, Tariffville's demographic composition changed significantly. In 2013, the white population was 82%, categorizing the area as low diversity. By 2020, the white population decreased to 60%, and the community transitioned to moderate diversity. In 2022, the white population stabilized at 65%. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 15% in 2020, then decreased to 9% in 2022. The Black population grew from 10% in 2013 to 12% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Tariffville correlated with economic changes. The median income increased from $86,206 in 2013 to $99,177 in 2022, a 15% rise. In 2021, the median income peaked at $113,300, coinciding with the highest level of demographic diversification. The population grew from 4,891 in 2013 to 5,492 in 2022, a 12% increase.
Tariffville's trends align with national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many suburbs in the United States have transitioned from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past decade. Tariffville's economic growth alongside its diversification suggests that the community has attracted diverse, high-earning residents without experiencing economic decline.
The rapid increase in the Hispanic population, followed by a slight decrease, may reflect broader immigration trends or changes in regional employment opportunities. The steady increase in the Black population aligns with national trends of increasing suburbanization among Black Americans.
Tariffville exemplifies a transitional community that has evolved from low diversity to moderate diversity over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant economic growth, suggesting a positive correlation between increasing diversity and economic prosperity in this neighborhood. The future demographic composition of Tariffville remains to be observed.
