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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Maplewood neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 80% of the total. The neighborhood has experienced moderate population growth and significant income fluctuations over the past decade. Maplewood is characterized by historic Victorian homes and tree-lined streets, reflecting its history as a prosperous mill town neighborhood.
From 2013 to 2022, Maplewood has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. However, there is a trend towards increasing diversity, albeit slow. The white population has decreased from 92% in 2013 to 80% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift in community composition. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has risen from 1% to 6% over the same period. These trends suggest a slow transition towards a more diverse demographic makeup, though Maplewood remains in the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Maplewood has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there have been significant fluctuations. The income peaked at $77,586 in 2021 and reached a low of $61,214 in 2017. Overall, there was an increase from $64,149 in 2013 to $66,622 in 2022. The period of increasing diversity (2018-2022) coincides with a general upward trend in median income, suggesting a possible link between growing diversity and improving economic conditions. However, the sharp drop in median income from 2021 to 2022 ($77,586 to $66,622) is notable and may indicate recent economic challenges.
The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 22,257 in 2013 to 23,126 in 2022. This modest growth, coupled with the increasing diversity, might suggest that the neighborhood is attracting new residents from various backgrounds.
While Maplewood remains predominantly white, its gradual diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in American communities. However, the pace of change in Maplewood appears slower than national averages, which have seen more rapid increases in minority populations. The income fluctuations in Maplewood, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2020 and 2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
In conclusion, Maplewood remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," but shows signs of gradual demographic change. This shift, coupled with overall positive income trends despite recent volatility, suggests a neighborhood in slow transition. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether Maplewood continues on this path towards greater diversity and how these changes will shape its economic and social landscape.