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Demographic Analysis of Sagamore: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sagamore is a small neighborhood in Massachusetts with an area of 0.3 square miles. As of 2022, it exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a White Majority, as 91% of the population identifies as white. The median income in 2022 was $81,714, indicating a middle to upper-middle-class status. Sagamore is located near the Cape Cod Canal, which is significant for the area's maritime history and economic activities.
Over the past decade, Sagamore has experienced notable demographic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood maintained a white population of 91-97%, categorizing it as Low Diversity. However, from 2017 to 2021, there was a shift towards Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 68-79% and increases in other racial groups, particularly Asian, Hispanic, and those identifying as two or more races or other.
The 2022 data shows a reversal, with the white population returning to 91%, reverting the neighborhood to its previous Low Diversity status. This fluctuation suggests a Transitional Community status, despite the recent shift back towards homogeneity.
The median income in Sagamore has fluctuated over the years, showing a general downward trend from $97,056 in 2013 to $83,796 in 2020, with a spike to $101,435 in 2021 before dropping to $81,714 in 2022. The period of increased diversity (2017-2021) coincided with some of the lower median income years, suggesting a possible correlation between increased diversity and economic changes.
The population has also fluctuated, increasing from 1,715 in 2019 to 2,071 in 2020, then decreasing to 1,699 in 2022. This population change may be related to broader economic or social factors affecting the region.
The demographic shifts observed in Sagamore between 2017 and 2021 align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. However, the reversal in 2022 is unusual and may require further investigation to understand contributing local factors.
Sagamore's median income remains above the national average, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021, indicating that the neighborhood maintains a relatively affluent status compared to national averages.
Sagamore presents a case of a community that appeared to be transitioning towards greater diversity but has recently reverted to a more homogeneous demographic composition. This trend, combined with income fluctuations and population changes, suggests a dynamic local environment that may be influenced by factors such as housing policies, economic opportunities, or regional migration patterns.
