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Demographic Shifts in Brooklawn/St. Vincent's: White Plurality and Racial 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 Brooklawn/St. Vincent's neighborhood in Bridgeport, Connecticut, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 40% of the community, followed by Hispanic (27%) and Black (17%) populations. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, with a median income of $58,990 in 2022. This area is proximate to St. Vincent's Medical Center, a major healthcare facility.
Over the past decade, Brooklawn/St. Vincent's has transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic Plurality (35%) with significant Black (25%) and White (34%) populations. By 2022, the white population increased to 40%, while Hispanic and Black populations decreased to 27% and 17%, respectively. This shift suggests a gradual gentrification process or changing housing preferences in the area.
The Asian population has shown a consistent increase, from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a growing Asian community in the neighborhood. This trend contributes to the area's increasing diversity and could be related to changes in local job markets or educational opportunities.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated over the years but shows an overall upward trend. From $59,178 in 2013, it reached a peak of $64,681 in 2021 before settling at $58,990 in 2022. This general increase in median income correlates with the growing white and Asian populations, potentially indicating an influx of higher-income residents.
The population has grown from 26,101 in 2013 to 28,918 in 2022, a 10.8% increase. This population growth, combined with the changing racial composition and rising incomes, suggests that the neighborhood is attracting new residents, possibly due to urban renewal efforts or improved amenities.
The demographic changes in Brooklawn/St. Vincent's reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the increase in the white population percentage is somewhat contrary to national trends, where many urban areas are seeing decreases in white population percentages.
The median income growth, while positive, has not kept pace with national inflation rates, suggesting that while the neighborhood is changing, it may still face economic challenges. The presence of St. Vincent's Medical Center likely provides some economic stability to the area, potentially buffering it against more severe economic fluctuations.
Brooklawn/St. Vincent's has evolved from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by modest economic growth and population increase, suggesting a neighborhood in flux. The area's proximity to a major medical center may continue to influence its demographic and economic trajectory in the coming years.
