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Demographic Transition in Mill Plain: From White Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mill Plain, a neighborhood in Waterbury, Connecticut, currently presents as a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,227 and a median income of $42,872. Mill Plain has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly white area to a more diverse community.
In 2013, Mill Plain could be categorized as having a White Majority with 58% of the population identifying as white. However, over the next decade, the neighborhood underwent a transition towards greater diversity. By 2022, the white population had decreased to 42%, no longer constituting a majority. The Hispanic population grew substantially, from 23% in 2013 to 39% in 2022, becoming the largest ethnic group and establishing a Hispanic Plurality.
This shift categorizes Mill Plain as a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population showing a consistent upward trend. The neighborhood has also seen an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, further contributing to its diversification.
The demographic changes in Mill Plain have coincided with fluctuations in median income. In 2013, the median income was $48,600. It peaked at $55,576 in 2020 but then declined to $42,872 in 2022. This recent decline in median income correlates with the increase in Hispanic population and could suggest changing economic dynamics in the neighborhood.
The population of Mill Plain has also fluctuated over the years, reaching a low of 2,037 in 2017 before rebounding to 2,227 in 2022. These population changes, coupled with the income fluctuations, indicate a dynamic period of demographic and economic transition.
The demographic shifts observed in Mill Plain align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many cities across the United States have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white populations to more diverse communities, often with growing Hispanic populations.
The economic fluctuations in Mill Plain, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by transitional communities. As neighborhoods undergo demographic changes, there can be periods of economic adjustment as new residents establish themselves and local economies adapt.
Mill Plain exemplifies a Transitional Community that has evolved from a White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic changes, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in evolving urban neighborhoods.
