Loading Content...
Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 01118: From White Majority to Racial Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 01118 in Springfield, Massachusetts, transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Majority-Minority" status between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the white population comprises 51% of the total, with Hispanic (23%), Black (15%), and Asian (5%) populations forming significant minority groups. The median income in 2022 is $72,942, and the population density is approximately 3,830 people per square mile.
The demographic shift in this zip code has been significant over the past decade. In 2013, the area was characterized by "Low Diversity" with a 68% white population. From 2013 to 2022, the white population percentage decreased from 68% to 51%, while Hispanic (15% to 23%), Black (12% to 15%), and Asian (2% to 5%) populations increased. By 2017, the community had shifted to "Moderate Diversity" with three racial groups each representing over 10% of the population. The community reached "Majority-Minority" status in 2021 when the white population dropped below 55%.
The median income has shown fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2017, as diversity increased, median income grew from $70,489 to $75,301. A brief decline to $69,895 occurred in 2019, followed by a significant spike to $84,494 in 2020. Recently, the median income has decreased to $72,942 in 2022. The population has shown a general upward trend from 13,095 in 2010 to 14,175 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The transition to a "Majority-Minority" community reflects similar changes in many U.S. cities, particularly in the Northeast and West Coast.
The economic fluctuations, especially the sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income between 2019 and 2022, likely mirror national economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including temporary income boosts from government stimulus and subsequent market adjustments.
The continued population growth despite these economic fluctuations suggests that this zip code remains an attractive location, possibly due to its increasing diversity and relative economic stability compared to national averages.
Zip code 01118 in Springfield, Massachusetts, exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" status over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic fluctuations, reflecting both local dynamics and broader national trends. The area's continued population growth suggests resilience in the face of these changes, pointing to a community in transition that may offer insights into the challenges and opportunities of increasing diversity in urban America.
