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Demographic Analysis of Cedar Bushes: A Low Diversity Neighborhood in Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cedar Bushes, a neighborhood in Plymouth, Massachusetts, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity." As of 2022, the community is predominantly white (97%), with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, reaching 2,405 residents in 2022. Cedar Bushes has a high median income of $122,881 in 2022, significantly above the national average. This affluent, predominantly white community is located in the historic town of Plymouth, known for its colonial history and as the site of the first Pilgrim settlement in New England.
Cedar Bushes has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 89%, reaching 100% in some years. This stability in racial composition contrasts with increasing diversity trends seen in many parts of the United States. The data shows a slight increase in diversity from 2021 to 2022, with the introduction of a small Hispanic population (1%) and individuals identifying as two or more races (1%). These changes could indicate the beginning of a gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity in the future.
The economic trajectory of Cedar Bushes has been positive over the observed period. The median income has risen from $91,983 in 2013 to $122,881 in 2022, representing a 33.6% increase over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside the maintenance of the neighborhood's low diversity status, suggesting a correlation between the stable, predominantly white demographic and increasing affluence.
The population has grown steadily, from 1,894 in 2013 to 2,405 in 2022, a 27% increase. This population growth, coupled with rising incomes, indicates that Cedar Bushes has become an increasingly desirable place to live, potentially attracting affluent white families and maintaining its demographic homogeneity.
The demographic stability of Cedar Bushes contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the non-Hispanic white population in the United States decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020. Cedar Bushes' resistance to this trend suggests it may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts. The economic growth in Cedar Bushes also outpaces national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2019 (adjusted for inflation), Cedar Bushes saw a much more significant increase.
Cedar Bushes presents a case of a highly affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has largely resisted national trends towards increased diversity. While showing signs of potential future changes, its current state reflects a community where economic prosperity and demographic homogeneity have been mutually reinforcing over the past decade. This situation raises questions about access, inclusion, and the long-term sustainability of such demographic isolation in an increasingly diverse nation.
