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Demographic Analysis of Manomet Heights: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Manomet Heights, a neighborhood in Plymouth, Massachusetts, currently exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile, with a White Majority of 91% as of 2022. The area is characterized by its affluent status, boasting a median income of $101,441 in 2022, which is significantly above the national average. Manomet Heights is known for its coastal location, offering scenic views of Cape Cod Bay and attracting residents who value waterfront living.
Over the past decade, Manomet Heights has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. However, there have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity. In 2013-2014, the neighborhood was entirely White (100%). From 2015 onwards, there's been a gradual increase in racial diversity, primarily through the growth of the "Two or More Races" category. By 2019, the White population decreased to 85%, with 11% identifying as Two or More Races, indicating a slight trend towards Moderate Diversity. Despite this trend, the community reverted to a stronger White Majority (91%) by 2022, maintaining its Low Diversity classification.
The median income in Manomet Heights has fluctuated over the years but remained consistently high. Peak income was observed in 2019 at $121,929. There was a significant drop to $101,556 in 2020, possibly due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Income rebounded to $118,035 in 2021 but decreased again to $101,441 in 2022. These economic trends don't show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts. The neighborhood has maintained its affluent status despite small changes in racial composition, suggesting that economic factors may not be the primary driver of the limited diversification observed.
Population trends show fluctuations. Peak population was 790 in 2015. There was a significant drop to 458 in 2020, coinciding with the pandemic and income decrease. A slight recovery to 477 was observed by 2022. These population changes could be influenced by various factors, including housing availability, economic conditions, and potentially, the pandemic's impact on housing preferences.
Manomet Heights' demographic profile contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. Many coastal, affluent areas in the Northeast have been experiencing gradual increases in diversity, but Manomet Heights appears to be changing at a slower pace. The neighborhood's high median income and predominantly White population align with patterns seen in many wealthy suburban coastal communities in New England. However, the limited growth in diversity over a decade suggests that Manomet Heights may be less affected by the demographic shifts occurring in more urban or economically diverse areas of Massachusetts.
In conclusion, while Manomet Heights has shown small steps towards increased diversity, it remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community with high affluence. The subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations observed over the past decade have not fundamentally altered the character of this coastal neighborhood, which continues to attract residents seeking an affluent, predominantly White community setting.
