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Golden Hill, Norwalk: A Study of Racial Demographics and Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Golden Hill, a neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut, exhibits characteristics of a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 49% of the neighborhood, while other minority groups collectively constitute the majority. The median income of $58,391 in 2022 indicates a moderate economic status. Golden Hill has experienced significant fluctuations in both demographics and income over the past decade.
Golden Hill has undergone a demographic transformation over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had Moderate Diversity, with representation from Hispanic (40%), White (31%), Black (14%), and Asian (11%) populations. By 2018, it had transitioned to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality, as the Hispanic population grew to 57% while other groups decreased. The shift towards a Hispanic Plurality has been consistent, though the percentage has slightly decreased to 49% by 2022. The White population declined from 31% in 2013 to a low of 19% in 2017 before slightly recovering to 25% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 14-19% throughout the decade.
The Asian population experienced a significant decline, dropping from 11% in 2013-2014 to as low as 3% in 2019-2020, before rebounding slightly to 6% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category grew to 5% by 2020, indicating an increase in multiracial individuals or families in the neighborhood. The median income in Golden Hill has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. It peaked at $74,267 in 2013, coinciding with the period of Moderate Diversity. As the neighborhood transitioned towards a Hispanic Plurality, there was a sharp decline in median income, reaching a low of $47,662 in 2016.
Since 2016, there has been a gradual recovery in median income, reaching $65,050 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $58,391 in 2022. This recent upward trend in income coincides with a slight increase in the White population percentage and a stabilization of the Hispanic population around 50%. The population of Golden Hill has fluctuated, with no clear long-term trend. It reached a peak of 6,809 in 2017 and a low of 5,139 in 2020. The current population of 6,511 in 2022 suggests a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
The demographic shifts observed in Golden Hill reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic population growth in many U.S. cities. The income fluctuations in Golden Hill are more pronounced than typical national trends, suggesting local economic factors at play. The neighborhood's transition to a Majority-Minority status with a Hispanic Plurality is indicative of changing urban demographics across the United States, particularly in coastal states like Connecticut. The recent stabilization of demographics and gradual income recovery might suggest that Golden Hill is entering a new phase of community development, balancing diversity with economic growth.
Golden Hill presents a dynamic picture of demographic and economic change, transitioning from Moderate Diversity to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality over the past decade. These shifts have been accompanied by significant economic fluctuations, highlighting the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic conditions in urban neighborhoods.
