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Demographic Analysis of Riverton: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Riverton, a neighborhood in Portland, Maine, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 81% of the total. This trend has remained consistent over the past decade. The neighborhood has experienced moderate population growth, increasing from 10,936 in 2010 to 11,862 in 2022. Economically, Riverton has seen significant income growth, with the median income rising from $60,492 in 2013 to $76,494 in 2022.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Riverton has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population has consistently remained above 75%, categorizing it as Low Diversity. There have been subtle shifts within this overall stability. The Black population showed a slight increase from 8% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, with a peak of 12% in 2018. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2-4%. The Hispanic population has shown minor fluctuations, ranging from 2-5% over the years. There has been a noticeable increase in the "Two or More Races" category, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The median income rose from $60,492 in 2013 to $76,494 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. This growth was not linear, with a peak of $85,534 in 2020 before a slight decline in subsequent years. This economic progression correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. The increase in median income coincides with a slight decrease in the white population percentage. The peak in median income in 2020 aligns with a temporary increase in the white population percentage. The slight decline in median income post-2020 corresponds with a small increase in diversity.
Riverton's demographic makeup is less diverse than many urban areas in the United States, reflecting Maine's overall status as one of the least diverse states in the country. The income growth in Riverton outpaces the national average, suggesting a relatively prosperous local economy. The gradual increase in diversity, albeit small, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the U.S.
Riverton remains a White Majority, Low Diversity community, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. This, coupled with significant economic growth, suggests a slowly evolving neighborhood that maintains its established character while gradually becoming more inclusive. The challenge moving forward will be to ensure that this economic prosperity is shared equitably across all demographic groups as the community continues to diversify.
