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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 02748: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 02748 in Bliss Corner, Massachusetts, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 91% of the total, meeting the definition of a racial group dominating with over 75% representation. The area has a population of 11,111 and a median income of $99,306.
Bliss Corner has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, fluctuating between 89% and 94% from 2013 to 2022. There have been minor shifts in the community's racial composition. The Asian population increased slightly from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2021, before returning to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population, not measurably present in earlier years, grew to 4% by 2020 before decreasing to 2% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has fluctuated, reaching 4% in 2021-2022.
The median income in Bliss Corner has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $82,789. By 2021, it had risen to $109,981, an increase of about 33% over eight years. There was a slight decrease to $99,306 in 2022, but this still represents a substantial increase from the beginning of the decade.
This consistent increase in median income correlates with the maintained low diversity of the area. It suggests that the community has become increasingly affluent, which may have implications for housing affordability and could potentially be a factor in maintaining the demographic status quo.
Population trends show a decline from 12,550 in 2013 to 11,111 in 2022, about an 11.5% decrease. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate a trend of larger, more expensive homes replacing smaller ones, or possibly an aging population with grown children moving out.
The trend of increasing median income in Bliss Corner aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The area's lack of significant diversification over the decade contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities. The slight increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, even if small, does mirror larger national demographic shifts towards increased representation of these groups.
Bliss Corner presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly white community that has seen gradual economic growth over the past decade. While there are hints of increasing diversity, these changes have been minimal, maintaining the area's status as a "Low Diversity" community throughout the period analyzed. The correlation between rising incomes and maintained low diversity suggests potential barriers to entry for more diverse populations, which could be an area for further community discussion and policy consideration.
