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Demographic Analysis of Farms I: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood in Chelmsford
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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 Farms I neighborhood in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority population of 86% in 2022. This affluent community has a median income of $141,051 as of 2022. Its suburban location near the tech corridors of Route 128 and Interstate 495 attracts high-income professionals.
Over the past decade, Farms I has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has experienced a slight decline from 91% in 2013 to 86% in 2022. Concurrently, the Asian population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. Hispanic, Black, and other racial groups have maintained minimal representation throughout the decade. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity, potentially categorizing Farms I as a Transitional Community in its early stages.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The median income increased from $131,312 in 2013 to $141,051 in 2022, with a peak of $155,637 in 2018. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,350 and 1,544 residents. The increasing median income correlates with the growing Asian population, possibly indicating an influx of high-skilled professionals in tech or healthcare industries.
The trends observed in Farms I align with broader patterns seen in many affluent suburbs of major metropolitan areas. Many traditionally white suburbs are experiencing gradual increases in diversity, particularly with growth in Asian populations, often driven by high-skilled immigration. The substantial increase in median income reflects national trends of growing income inequality and concentration of wealth in certain suburban enclaves. The neighborhood's proximity to Boston's tech corridors likely contributes to its economic profile and growing Asian population, mirroring trends seen in tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Seattle's Eastside.
While Farms I is experiencing these changes, the rate of diversification appears slower than national averages for suburban areas, maintaining its status as a predominantly white, high-income enclave. This suggests that while change is occurring, local factors such as housing costs, zoning policies, or community dynamics may be moderating the pace of demographic shifts compared to more rapidly diversifying suburbs elsewhere in the country.
