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Demographic Analysis of Chiltonville: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Predominantly White Population
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chiltonville, a neighborhood in Plymouth, Massachusetts, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a strong White majority (93% in 2022). The area has a median income of $97,021 as of 2022, indicating an affluent suburban community. Chiltonville is one of the oldest settlements in Plymouth and contains several preserved 17th-century houses, adding historical significance to this predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Over the past decade, Chiltonville has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The White population has remained the majority, never falling below 92% throughout the analyzed period. There are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The White population percentage decreased from 100% in 2013-2014 to 93% in 2022. Small increases in Black, Hispanic, and Two or More Races categories have been observed. The community could be characterized as a Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace, as evidenced by the gradual increase in minority representation.
The median income in Chiltonville has shown fluctuations but overall growth over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, median income increased from $94,230 to $97,021, peaking at $105,217 in 2019. The population has grown from 1,370 in 2013 to 1,542 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The economic growth appears to correlate with the subtle increase in diversity, suggesting that the area's prosperity might be attracting a slightly more diverse population.
Chiltonville's demographic changes align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the pace of change is much slower than national averages. The U.S. White population decreased from 72.4% in 2010 to 61.6% in 2020, a more significant shift than observed in Chiltonville.
The neighborhood's median income is higher than the national median household income, which was $67,521 in 2020. This indicates that Chiltonville remains an enclave of affluence, which may be a factor in its slower pace of demographic change.
Chiltonville shows signs of a gradual transition towards increased diversity, but remains a predominantly White, affluent community. The slow pace of demographic change, coupled with sustained economic prosperity, indicates a stable community that is marginally affected by broader national demographic shifts. This stability might be attributed to factors such as limited housing availability, high property values, or the area's historical character, which could be attracting a specific demographic interested in preserving the neighborhood's traditional character.
