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Demographic Analysis of Eustis/Easton's Pond Neighborhood: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Eustis/Easton's Pond neighborhood in Newport, Rhode Island, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area. As of 2022, the neighborhood population is 88% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $84,764, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status. The neighborhood is located near Easton's Beach and Easton's Pond.
Over the past decade, the Eustis/Easton's Pond neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained dominant, fluctuating between 87% and 93% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Black population has remained at 1-2% throughout the decade. The Asian population has consistently been at or below 1%. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 2% in 2013 to 3-4% in recent years.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2014, it increased from $80,473 to $86,324. From 2014 to 2016, it decreased to $77,178. From 2017 to 2020, it stabilized around $80,000-$85,000. In 2021, there was an increase to $110,370, possibly due to pandemic-related factors. In 2022, the median income returned to $84,764.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the demographic shifts. The neighborhood has maintained its upper-middle-class status throughout the decade, with incomes generally trending upward despite minor fluctuations.
The demographic trends in Eustis/Easton's Pond reflect broader national patterns of slow diversification in predominantly white, affluent neighborhoods. However, the pace of change here appears to be slower than national averages. The consistency of the white majority is higher than many similar coastal, upper-middle-class neighborhoods.
The economic resilience of the neighborhood, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests a stable local economy. The sharp income increase in 2021 followed by a return to previous levels in 2022 mirrors patterns seen in many affluent areas across the U.S.
In conclusion, Eustis/Easton's Pond has seen minor increases in diversity over the past decade but remains a predominantly white, economically stable neighborhood. The gradual changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity. The area's economic stability and desirable location may continue to influence its demographic composition, potentially slowing further diversification.
