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Demographic Analysis of North Plymouth's Cordage Neighborhood: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Plymouth's Cordage neighborhood is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, 90% of the population identified as white. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $68,829, which represented a decrease from previous years. Cordage, historically associated with rope-making, has experienced changes in its demographic and economic landscape over time.
From 2013 to 2022, Cordage maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population percentage fluctuated slightly, decreasing from 88% in 2013 to 87% in 2020, then increasing to 90% in 2022. Hispanic representation gradually increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2020-2021, before decreasing to 2% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category varied between 2-6% throughout the decade. These changes were not substantial enough to alter the neighborhood's diversity classification.
The median income in Cordage has shown significant volatility over the past decade. It increased from $97,486 in 2013 to a peak of $115,479 in 2021. However, there was a sharp decline to $68,829 in 2022, representing a 40% decrease from the previous year. This economic volatility does not appear to be directly correlated with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population trends show some correlation with income changes. The population increased from 2,640 in 2013 to a peak of 4,112 in 2017. Since then, it has generally declined, reaching 2,943 in 2022. The population decline coincides with the period of income volatility, suggesting possible economic pressures influencing residential patterns.
The persistence of a White Majority in Cordage contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The sharp income decline in 2022 may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many communities post-pandemic, including inflation and economic uncertainty. The population decline since 2017 could be part of a larger trend of movement away from smaller communities towards larger urban centers, a pattern observed in many parts of the country.
Cordage has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community over the past decade, while experiencing significant economic volatility. The neighborhood's demographic stability in the face of economic changes suggests a deeply rooted community, possibly with long-term residents who have weathered economic fluctuations. However, the recent sharp decline in median income and population could signal the beginning of more substantial changes in the community's makeup and character in the coming years.
