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North Lakeville, Massachusetts: A Study of Racial Homogeneity in a Low Diversity Community
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Lakeville, a neighborhood in Lakeville, Massachusetts, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly White population of 93% in 2022. The median income of $88,875 in 2022 indicates an upper-middle-class community. North Lakeville is known for its rural charm and proximity to cranberry bogs, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage.
Over the past decade, North Lakeville has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The White population has remained the majority, never falling below 91% throughout the observed period. The Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at approximately 2% since 2013. The Asian population increased from 0% to 1% between 2020 and 2021. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the neighborhood's Low Diversity categorization.
The median income in North Lakeville has shown an upward trend, rising from $80,059 in 2013 to $88,875 in 2022, an increase of about 11% over nine years. This growth in median income correlates with the stability of the racial demographic, suggesting that the predominantly White community has experienced steady economic improvement.
The population has grown moderately, from 15,061 in 2013 to 15,343 in 2022, an increase of about 1.9%. This modest population growth, combined with rising incomes, may indicate that the area is becoming increasingly desirable, potentially attracting more affluent residents while maintaining its racial composition.
The demographic stability of North Lakeville contrasts with national trends, where many communities are experiencing more rapid diversification. The slow pace of change in North Lakeville suggests it may be a more traditional, established community resistant to rapid demographic shifts.
The income growth in North Lakeville outpaces the national average, which saw median household income rise by about 6.8% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation). This above-average income growth could be attracting new residents while potentially pricing out more diverse, lower-income families, thus reinforcing the existing demographic makeup.
North Lakeville presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly White community that has seen modest economic growth and very gradual increases in diversity over the past decade. The community's economic prosperity, coupled with its demographic stability, suggests a self-reinforcing cycle that may slow down more substantial diversification in the near future.
