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Demographic Analysis of Houghs Neck: A White Majority Neighborhood with Gradual Diversity Increase
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Houghs Neck, a neighborhood in Quincy, Massachusetts, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a White Majority of 79% as of 2022. The area has maintained a population of approximately 3,800 residents over the past decade. The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income, with a decline in recent years. Houghs Neck is located on a peninsula, providing residents with water views and a coastal community atmosphere.
Over the past decade, Houghs Neck has maintained its status as a White Majority community within the "Low Diversity" category. Subtle shifts towards increased diversity have occurred. In 2013, the neighborhood had 90% White population. By 2017, the White population decreased to 79% with increases in Black and Asian populations. From 2020 to 2022, the racial composition has remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations in minority populations.
The median income in Houghs Neck has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was an upward trend in median income, peaking at $116,999 in 2018. Since 2019, there has been a decline, with the median income dropping to $89,423 in 2022. This economic downturn coincides with the slight increase in racial diversity, potentially indicating a correlation between demographic changes and economic shifts.
The gradual diversification of Houghs Neck aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The pace of change in this neighborhood appears slower than many other suburban communities across the United States. The recent decline in median income may reflect broader economic challenges faced by the region or specific local factors affecting this coastal community.
The stability of the population size suggests that demographic shifts are likely due to gradual changes in resident composition rather than significant population influxes or outflows. This stability, combined with the persistent White Majority, indicates that Houghs Neck may be experiencing a more gradual transition compared to rapidly changing urban areas.
Houghs Neck remains a predominantly White, low-diversity community. Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic changes over the past decade suggest a neighborhood in slow transition. Local policymakers and community leaders face the challenge of navigating these changes while maintaining the unique coastal character of the area and addressing the recent economic downturn.
