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Demographic Analysis of Historic Hill, Newport: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Historic Hill, a neighborhood in Newport, Rhode Island, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population comprised 93% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $78,057, indicating an affluent area. Historic Hill is notable for its well-preserved colonial-era homes and is part of a National Historic Landmark District, contributing to Newport's status as a historic destination.
Over the past decade, Historic Hill has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 89% throughout this period. A brief increase in diversity occurred around 2019, with 3% of residents identifying as two or more races and 3% as Hispanic, but this trend did not continue.
The neighborhood exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community, albeit with minor changes. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in the early 2010s to 7% in 2022, indicating a gradual increase in racial diversity. However, this transition is occurring slowly and has not significantly altered the overall demographic composition of the neighborhood.
The median income in Historic Hill has fluctuated over the past decade but has generally remained high. It reached a peak of $90,768 in 2021 before decreasing to $78,057 in 2022. This decrease coincided with a population increase from 431 to 512, suggesting a potential influx of residents with diverse income levels.
The demographic trends in Historic Hill differ from national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many urban areas. While the U.S. as a whole has been moving towards greater racial and ethnic diversity, Historic Hill has maintained its status as a predominantly white, affluent enclave.
The neighborhood's median income, consistently above $70,000 throughout the decade, is higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This economic status likely contributes to the neighborhood's stability and slower pace of demographic change compared to more economically diverse areas.
The slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races aligns with national trends, as multiracial populations have been growing across the U.S. However, the scale of this change in Historic Hill is smaller than in many other parts of the country.
Historic Hill shows signs of gradual transition towards greater diversity, but remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood. The slow pace of change suggests that the area's historical character and high property values may be factors in maintaining its current demographic composition. Future demographic shifts in the neighborhood will depend on the interplay between these historical and economic factors and broader societal trends towards increased diversity.
