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Spencer Neighborhood: Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Spencer neighborhood in Manchester, Connecticut, has transitioned from a High Diversity community to a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the racial composition shows Hispanic (34%), White (31%), and Black (15%) populations as the largest groups. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts and economic growth over the past decade.
The racial composition of Spencer has changed notably from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the community had a relatively even distribution among Asian (18%), Black (19%), Hispanic (23%), and White (32%) populations. By 2022, the Hispanic population had grown to 34%, the Asian population had decreased to 14%, the Black population had declined to 15% after peaking at 29% in 2017 and 2019, and the White population remained relatively stable between 24% and 35%.
Concurrent with demographic changes, Spencer has experienced substantial economic growth. The median income increased from $64,217 in 2013 to $82,284 in 2022, representing a 28% increase over nine years. This growth was not linear, with a dip to $57,998 in 2015, followed by a sharp increase to $77,355 in 2020, and continued growth through 2022.
The population of Spencer has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 5,700 and 6,500 residents over the decade. The economic growth, particularly since 2020, may have influenced the changing demographics, potentially attracting more Hispanic residents to the area.
The increasing diversity and growing Hispanic population in Spencer aligns with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The significant income growth, especially since 2020, outpaces the national average and may reflect the broader economic recovery and growth in the Northeast region post-pandemic.
The transition to a Hispanic Plurality is noteworthy and may reflect larger demographic shifts in Connecticut and the broader New England region. This change could indicate that Manchester is becoming a new center for Hispanic community growth in the area.
The economic growth in Spencer, coupled with its increasing diversity, suggests a neighborhood that is successfully navigating demographic changes while improving its overall economic standing. This combination of factors could make Spencer an attractive area for a diverse range of residents, potentially driving further changes in its demographic makeup in the coming years.
