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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Memorial Boulevard in Newport, Rhode Island, demonstrates Low Diversity with a White Majority of 83% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced demographic fluctuations and significant economic growth over the past decade. Memorial Boulevard is characterized by scenic ocean views and historic mansions.
From 2013 to 2022, Memorial Boulevard maintained a White Majority status, with the white population remaining above 76%. The neighborhood approached Moderate Diversity in 2015, with a white population of 76% and Hispanic and Black populations at 13% and 4% respectively. By 2018, it returned to Low Diversity, with the white population increasing to 86%. Recent years (2020-2022) show a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the Black population growing from 8% to 11%, though the community remains in the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Memorial Boulevard increased from $52,832 in 2013 to $75,695 in 2022, a 43% increase over a decade. The initial increase in diversity (2013-2015) coincided with a slight decrease in median income. The period of lowest diversity (2018) aligned with a significant increase in median income to $76,622. Recent years have seen both increasing income and a slight increase in diversity, particularly in the Black population. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 768 and 926 residents, with no clear correlation to income or diversity changes.
Memorial Boulevard has maintained a White Majority status while many urban areas across the United States have trended towards increased diversity. The neighborhood's resistance to this broader trend might be attributed to its characteristics as a historic, oceanfront area in a small city.
The income growth in Memorial Boulevard outpaces the national average, which saw about a 23% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood is becoming increasingly affluent, potentially attracting high-income residents and possibly contributing to its maintained low diversity.
Memorial Boulevard presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained low diversity despite national trends towards increased diversity, while experiencing substantial economic growth. This combination of factors may reflect the appeal of the area's historic and natural amenities, potentially attracting affluent residents and maintaining its demographic status quo.