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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 02332: Predominantly White Population in South Duxbury, Massachusetts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 02332 in South Duxbury, Massachusetts, represents a community with low diversity, characterized by a predominantly White population of 94% in 2022. The area has a median income of $140,937 in 2022, indicating an affluent community compared to national averages. The population has experienced steady growth over the past decade, reaching 16,335 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period from 2013 to 2022, South Duxbury has maintained its status as a low diversity area with a White majority. The White population has consistently remained above 90%, though there is a slight downward trend from 96-97% in earlier years to 94% in 2022. This minimal shift suggests the beginning of a very gradual diversification, though not sufficient to change its categorization.
Small but noticeable increases have occurred in some minority populations. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 1-2% in recent years. The Hispanic population grew from 1% to 2% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category emerged, reaching 2% by 2022. While these changes are modest, they could indicate the early stages of a transitional community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in South Duxbury has fluctuated but generally trended upward over the decade, from $137,924 in 2013 to $140,937 in 2022, peaking at $148,504 in 2021. This represents a relatively stable economic environment with a slight overall increase in prosperity. The population has grown steadily from 15,345 in 2013 to 16,335 in 2022, an increase of about 6.5% over the decade. This moderate growth, combined with consistently high median incomes, suggests a desirable living environment that is attracting new residents while maintaining its economic status.
The persistent high median income and the area's continued low diversity suggest that the community has remained attractive to affluent White residents. The slight increase in diversity has not significantly impacted the area's economic profile, indicating that new minority residents are likely of similar socioeconomic status to the existing population.
South Duxbury appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. Its high median income and slow diversification suggest it may be a relatively exclusive community, possibly with high property values that limit accessibility to a broader demographic. The area's economic resilience, as evidenced by its consistently high median income even through national economic challenges, indicates a robust local economy that may be somewhat insulated from broader economic fluctuations.
While South Duxbury shows early signs of becoming a transitional community, the pace of change is very gradual. Its persistent low diversity and high median income suggest a stable, affluent community that is only slowly beginning to diversify. Future years will reveal whether this trend accelerates or if the area maintains its current demographic and economic profile.
