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Demographic Transition in Spring Hill: 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
Spring Hill, a neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut, has transformed from a White Majority community to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 8,464 with a median income of $87,647. This demographic shift represents a significant change in the community's composition over a relatively short period.
In 2013, Spring Hill was categorized as a White Majority community, with 60% of the population identifying as White. By 2018, it had become a Moderate Diversity area, with no racial group exceeding 50% of the population. The Hispanic population grew steadily, while the White population declined. In 2022, Spring Hill became a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality, where Hispanic residents comprised 45% of the population, and White residents decreased to 31%.
The median income in Spring Hill has remained relatively stable despite these demographic changes. In 2013, the median income was $91,998, and by 2022 it was $87,647, showing only a slight decrease. The population of Spring Hill has fluctuated over the years, with a decrease from 9,221 in 2013 to 7,440 in 2019, followed by an increase to 8,464 in 2022.
The demographic changes in Spring Hill mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many suburbs across the United States have seen growth in Hispanic and Asian populations over the past decade, often accompanied by a decline in the White population percentage. Spring Hill's transformation appears to have been more rapid and pronounced than the national average.
The relative stability of median income in Spring Hill, despite significant demographic changes, is noteworthy. In many areas experiencing similar demographic shifts, income levels have sometimes declined. Spring Hill's ability to maintain its economic status suggests a degree of economic resilience or successful integration of new residents into the local economy.
Spring Hill exemplifies a Transitional Community, having evolved from a White Majority area to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality over just a decade. This transition has occurred without significant economic disruption, as evidenced by the relatively stable median income. The neighborhood's experience offers insights into the dynamics of demographic change and economic stability in suburban America.
