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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Ridgeway, Stamford: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Ridgeway neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut, exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile as of 2022. The population consists of 32% Hispanic, 35% White, and 23% Black residents. The median income in 2022 was $98,324, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status. Ridgeway is located near the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.
Over the past decade, Ridgeway has transitioned from a White Plurality community to its current Moderate Diversity status. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality (42%) with significant Hispanic (29%) and Asian (15%) populations. By 2018, it briefly achieved a White Majority (54%). Between 2019 and 2022, the Hispanic population increased from 19% to 32%, while the White population decreased from 50% to 35%.
The demographic shift appears to be driven by increasing Hispanic representation and a declining White population share. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 11% and 23% over the decade. The Asian population has generally decreased from 15% in 2013 to 8% in 2022.
The median income in Ridgeway has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $95,124 in 2013 to a peak of $115,027 in 2021, before declining to $98,324 in 2022. This increase coincided with the period of White Majority and subsequent transition to Moderate Diversity. The recent decline in median income correlates with the increase in Hispanic population and decrease in White population between 2021 and 2022.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 4,200 and 4,600 residents throughout the decade. This suggests that demographic changes are primarily due to population turnover rather than significant influxes or exoduses.
The demographic shifts in Ridgeway reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming common. The growth in the Hispanic population is consistent with national trends. The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with its recent decline in median income, may indicate national economic challenges. However, Ridgeway's median income remains above the national average.
The transition from a White Plurality to Moderate Diversity status, without a Majority-Minority phase, suggests a rapid diversification process that has maintained a balance between multiple racial groups.
Ridgeway exemplifies a Transitional Community, with significant changes in racial composition over the past decade. The neighborhood has evolved from a predominantly White area to one of Moderate Diversity, with economic fluctuations that generally trend upward despite recent challenges. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends towards increased diversity in suburban communities.
