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Fairlawn Neighborhood: Demographic Transition from White Majority to Moderate 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
Fairlawn, a neighborhood in Waterbury, Connecticut, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,304 with a median income of $41,699. Fairlawn has transitioned from a predominantly White neighborhood to one with a more balanced racial composition over the past decade.
In 2013, Fairlawn was classified as having a "White Majority" with 55% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, the White population decreased to 45%, no longer constituting a majority. This shift has moved Fairlawn into the "Moderate Diversity" category, with significant representations from White (45%), Hispanic (27%), and Black (21%) populations.
The Hispanic population increased from 29% in 2013 to 27% in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. The Black population increased from 11% in 2013 to 21% in 2022, though with considerable variability year to year. These changes suggest a trend towards increasing diversity, potentially categorizing Fairlawn as a "Transitional Community" over this period.
The demographic shifts in Fairlawn have coincided with significant economic changes. The median income peaked in 2014 at $56,386 but has since declined to $41,699 in 2022, a decrease of about 26%. This downward trend in income correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,947 and 2,625 residents. This stability in population size, coupled with declining incomes and increasing diversity, might suggest a complex interplay of factors such as housing affordability, job market changes, and shifting community dynamics.
The trends observed in Fairlawn mirror broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from majority-white populations to more diverse compositions. The significant decline in median income is concerning and may be more pronounced than national averages.
Fairlawn's evolution over the past decade from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" community, potentially on its way to becoming a "Majority-Minority" area, reflects broader demographic shifts occurring across the United States. The economic downturn accompanying this transition highlights the complex relationship between demographic change and economic well-being in evolving urban neighborhoods.
