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Demographic Analysis of East Side Neighborhood, Wakefield: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The East Side neighborhood of Wakefield, Massachusetts, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, 84% of the population identified as white. The median income was $94,382 in 2022, exceeding the national median. The neighborhood has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, the East Side neighborhood maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population percentage decreased from 86% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 17% in 2018 before decreasing to 6% in 2022. The Asian population declined from 10% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. There was a small but consistent increase in the Black population and those identifying as two or more races.
The median income in the East Side neighborhood increased from $77,373 in 2013 to $94,382 in 2022, a 22% rise over the decade. This income growth coincided with the subtle demographic shifts. The increase in median income occurred alongside a slight decrease in the white population percentage. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population percentage did not show a clear correlation with income trends. The decrease in the Asian population percentage, despite rising incomes, may indicate changing neighborhood dynamics or external factors affecting this group.
Population figures remained relatively stable over the decade, ranging from about 2,000 to 2,300 residents, with a slight decrease in recent years. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests a mature, established neighborhood experiencing gradual demographic evolution.
The trends observed in the East Side neighborhood of Wakefield reflect broader national patterns of slow but steady increases in diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income and predominantly white population suggest it may be lagging behind national averages in terms of diversity. The slight increase in racial diversity, coupled with rising median incomes, aligns with national trends of growing diversity in affluent suburbs. However, the persistence of a strong White Majority (84% in 2022) indicates that this neighborhood is experiencing these changes at a slower pace than many comparable suburban areas across the United States.
The East Side neighborhood of Wakefield remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community. Subtle demographic shifts and steadily increasing median incomes point to a gradual transition towards greater diversity. This evolution, while slower than national averages, suggests that the neighborhood is not immune to broader societal trends towards increased racial and ethnic diversity in suburban areas.
